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YS12 LYV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,687 mi
Last recorded166,687 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 166,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 152,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 148,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,558 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 23 Apr 2019 126,415 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre just legal

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,706 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 15 May 2017 109,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 94,790 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,750 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 LYV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LYV, 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 YS12 LYV registered?

YS12 LYV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YS12 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 LYV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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