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YK12 UDB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,739 mi
Last recorded113,739 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UDB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 113,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,301 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,248 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,405 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 37,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,391 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2018 33,587 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 33,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 31,410 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,750 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,560 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 UDB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

YK12 UDB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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