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BJ62 YXB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,266 mi
Last recorded130,266 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 130,266 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 130,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in headlight unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 113,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in headlight unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 76,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,336 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 48,336 miles

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,723 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,037 miles

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

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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BJ62 YXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ62 YXB, 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 BJ62 YXB registered?

BJ62 YXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 YXB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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