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YK12 PVW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,884 mi
Last recorded49,884 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 PVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,884 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 45,327 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 29,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 29,874 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 24,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 18,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 16,026 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 14,564 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 11,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 9,122 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 PVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

YK12 PVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is YK12 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 PVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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