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KN62 YJJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 YJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,151 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,753 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 89,753 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad wear /handbrake lamp on

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 83,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,585 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,726 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 51,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,265 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 46,250 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 31,642 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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KN62 YJJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN62 YJJ, 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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What year was KN62 YJJ registered?

KN62 YJJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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