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YK12 OAU

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,009 mi
Last recorded110,009 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 104,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 98,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Edge of tyre slightly worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,661 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 91,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,928 miles

Nearside Front winter tyre fitted

Offside Front winter tyre fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 68,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,550 miles

all tyres worn on edges

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 OAU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 OAU registered?

YK12 OAU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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