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VO62 YOD

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,497 mi
Last recorded69,497 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 YOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 69,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 60,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on the inside surface of the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened becoming corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 55,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (Condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 55,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (Condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,705 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 38,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 33,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 27,825 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 27,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2017 21,777 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,470 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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VO62 YOD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO62 YOD, 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 VO62 YOD registered?

VO62 YOD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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