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BN62 OEK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,182 mi
Last recorded126,182 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 126,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 117,075 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,412 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2024 108,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,076 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre fitted outside/inside wrong way around

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 72,370 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,878 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,394 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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BN62 OEK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN62 OEK, 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 BN62 OEK registered?

BN62 OEK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BN62 OEK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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