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YC62 TRX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 122,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,856 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,037 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 101,059 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,360 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working connection was loose; now working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 49,491 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,703 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,020 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 27,991 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 27,991 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 17,726 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 TRX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

YC62 TRX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YC62 TRX safe to buy?

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