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VK62 DVA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,687 mi
Last recorded104,687 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 DVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 104,687 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,559 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 97,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,638 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside undertray damaged

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (spring arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sooting around turbo

Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (spring arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (spring arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside undertray damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

sooting around turbo

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (spring arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (spring arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside undertray damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

sooting around turbo

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,979 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,152 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,986 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,570 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 49,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 45,928 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,563 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,614 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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VK62 DVA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK62 DVA, 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 VK62 DVA registered?

VK62 DVA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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