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RK62 RYJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,734 mi
Last recorded141,734 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 141,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 135,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 119,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 108,214 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TEST ITAM

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,565 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 103,642 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 78,491 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 62,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,694 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RK62 RYJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RK62 RYJ, 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 RK62 RYJ registered?

RK62 RYJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is RK62 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 RYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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