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PY62 VNR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,662 mi
Last recorded53,662 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 VNR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 53,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,842 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 52,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner + outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,099 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,944 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 38,376 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 38,376 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 35,856 miles

Nearside 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 6 Feb 2019 31,318 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 31,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 26,999 miles

body damage

Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,221 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 15,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,690 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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PY62 VNR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY62 VNR, 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 PY62 VNR registered?

PY62 VNR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is PY62 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 VNR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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