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YK12 SUY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,612 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 127,607 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 111,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 111,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 85,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 85,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 73,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 66,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 59,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 51,589 miles

zero emission

Pass 8 May 2017 43,676 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front And Back (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 33,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 28,959 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 SUY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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