CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD62 YJR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,169 mi
Last recorded59,169 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YJR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 59,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,985 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 50,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked and is 7 yrs old (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture swollen and corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 39,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush is soft, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 34,213 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on wing mirror housing not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,571 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 29,520 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,305 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,797 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,751 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD62 YJR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SD62 YJR, 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

How do I check the history of SD62 YJR?

You can check the full history of SD62 YJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD62 YJR registered?

SD62 YJR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2012.

Is SD62 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YJR 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.

Does SD62 YJR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD62 YJR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.