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YK12 MUP

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,990 mi
Last recorded99,990 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MUP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,990 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 99,987 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,356 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,169 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,323 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91 w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,133 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 61,105 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,059 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 27 Oct 2018 55,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,293 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,659 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 36,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 13,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YK12 MUP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 MUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK12 MUP registered?

YK12 MUP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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