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YK12 PBO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 136,522 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 136,351 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 131,776 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 121,381 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 110,738 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 110,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 110,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 101,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 93,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 93,821 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre sidewalls split

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,518 miles

Nearside both tyre walls damaged kerberd

Rear shock absorbers bump stops perishing

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 62,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,967 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 42,821 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,936 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 PBO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

YK12 PBO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YK12 PBO safe to buy?

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