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YK12 VSO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,557 mi
Last recorded155,557 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 155,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 148,349 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 134,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 120,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,962 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 113,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,392 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

YK12 VSO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is YK12 VSO safe to buy?

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