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AF62 TYH

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,788 mi
Last recorded154,788 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 TYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 154,788 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE + NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,147 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 147,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,050 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,933 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,871 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 125,987 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 125,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,295 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 108,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,562 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 90,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,130 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 63,130 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

brake pad wear warning on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 31,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,636 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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AF62 TYH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 TYH, 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 AF62 TYH registered?

AF62 TYH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is AF62 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 TYH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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