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YR12 FKY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,006 mi
Last recorded112,006 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 FKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Also slightly discoloured (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Also slightly discoloured (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 107,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,534 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 98,534 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 91,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 87,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,701 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,752 miles

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

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 22 Nov 2017 70,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,219 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 67,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 51,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 41,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YR12 FKY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YR12 FKY, 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 YR12 FKY registered?

YR12 FKY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is YR12 FKY safe to buy?

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