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DY62 VUK

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,680 mi
Last recorded70,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 VUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,976 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,725 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper/headlight damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2024 60,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front bumper/headlight damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 49,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres edges bald

Pass 30 Jun 2020 44,528 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 39,329 miles

Front pads worn

Pass 9 May 2018 33,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 28,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 18,573 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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DY62 VUK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 DY62 VUK, 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 DY62 VUK registered?

DY62 VUK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is DY62 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 VUK 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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