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WJ62 YHB

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 YHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 89,306 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 89,304 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 77,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,010 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle

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

Offside Lower under tray fitted can not fully inspect vehicle

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,961 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,395 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 26,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,247 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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WJ62 YHB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 WJ62 YHB, 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 WJ62 YHB registered?

WJ62 YHB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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