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2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,508 mi
Last recorded123,508 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,508 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 123,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shocker cover loose.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shocker cover loose.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,080 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,473 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,306 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,157 miles

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 MVP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVP, 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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YK12 MVP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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