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KY62 UWM

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,705 mi
Last recorded159,705 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 UWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 159,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 151,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 147,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 131,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,029 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,838 miles

nearside front worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,582 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,582 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside day running light not working

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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KY62 UWM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY62 UWM, 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 KY62 UWM registered?

KY62 UWM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is KY62 UWM safe to buy?

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