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YK12 VTW

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,857 mi
Last recorded72,857 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,857 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 62,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,047 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,911 miles

Both rear tyres on approximately 3.0mm

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (205/50x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 28,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Bold Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Bold On Outer Edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 14,876 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 VTW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

YK12 VTW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is YK12 VTW safe to buy?

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