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YC62 NME

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,980 mi
Last recorded118,980 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 NME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 118,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,734 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 107,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 96,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 96,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake has some travel

Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,504 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,424 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,510 miles

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,927 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

covers preventing full inspection of engine bay and underside of vehicle.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,408 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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YC62 NME is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YC62 NME, 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 YC62 NME registered?

YC62 NME is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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