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YK12 PVJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,730 mi
Last recorded146,730 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 146,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

water ingress to nearside headlamp

Pass 15 Oct 2024 122,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly out of shape requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 122,057 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly out of shape requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre + perishing ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,809 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 105,779 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PVJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

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

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