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AY62 FEJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,103 mi
Last recorded112,103 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 112,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Severe condensation inside both lenses at time of test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,089 miles

Nearside DRL INOP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm, wearing both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2023 101,089 miles

Nearside DRL INOP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm, wearing both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper damaged

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 96,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,794 miles

Nearside daytime running lamp inop

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside daytime running lamp inop

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,686 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 78,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 73,637 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 73,637 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen os front no beam pattern bulb upside down in holder (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 51,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,341 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,123 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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AY62 FEJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY62 FEJ, 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 AY62 FEJ registered?

AY62 FEJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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