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KY62 UWS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,860 mi
Last recorded214,860 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 UWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 214,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 209,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 202,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 189,159 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering clunky worn on lock to lock, possible worn U joint or inner rack arm / coupling. Covered Item. Not resulting in free movement at the steering wheel

Fail 18 Nov 2022 189,116 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) wearing thin Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake has slight travel. wants attention

Steering clunky worn on lock to lock, possible worn U joint or inner rack arm / coupling. Covered Item. Not resulting in free movement at the steering wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2021 171,363 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 171,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 156,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 147,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on outter edge (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outter edge (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on outter edge (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outter edge (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,476 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,476 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UWS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY62 UWS, 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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KY62 UWS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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