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DN62 UUZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,314 mi
Last recorded146,314 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 UUZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 146,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 136,124 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 129,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 118,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 106,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,783 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 91,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 75,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2018 69,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 63,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,229 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2016 58,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DN62 UUZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN62 UUZ, 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 DN62 UUZ registered?

DN62 UUZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is DN62 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 UUZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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