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YS12 LKG

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 103,133 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 92,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 85,727 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level on "min"

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2023 85,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level on "min"

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,956 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,445 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,688 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 45,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,791 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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YS12 LKG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YS12 LKG, 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 YS12 LKG registered?

YS12 LKG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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