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OV62 MLY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,630 mi
Last recorded90,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 MLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,630 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,045 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,552 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,666 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,494 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,305 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,999 miles

full plastic under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 27,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV62 MLY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV62 MLY, 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 OV62 MLY registered?

OV62 MLY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is OV62 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 MLY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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