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YS12 LXU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,603 mi
Last recorded171,603 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 171,603 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 157,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 157,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower arms large bushes worn & starting to part. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & close to showing ply AD REPLACE TYRE SOON . (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r shock absorber top dust guard insecure.

Fail 30 Aug 2022 144,984 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front lower arms large bushes worn & starting to part. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge & close to showing ply AD REPLACE TYRE SOON . (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r shock absorber top dust guard insecure.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,032 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 131,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 99,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 99,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,474 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,417 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 58,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 40,784 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 LXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS12 LXU, 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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YS12 LXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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