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AY62 YEJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,185 mi
Last recorded181,185 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 181,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 170,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 160,399 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 152,200 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 151,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 147,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 141,010 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 135,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,099 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 123,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre worn bald on outer edge.

OSR tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre worn bald on outer edge.

OSR tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YEJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AY62 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

AY62 YEJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is AY62 YEJ safe to buy?

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