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EK62 JYZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,360 mi
Last recorded173,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 JYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 173,360 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 164,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 164,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 147,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 135,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2021 108,906 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2020 93,536 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 29 Jun 2020 93,536 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,399 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,074 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 18,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EK62 JYZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK62 JYZ, 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.

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EK62 JYZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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