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YE62 BLK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,945 mi
Last recorded123,945 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 BLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 123,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,166 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,547 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,481 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn at edge 1mm

Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,309 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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YE62 BLK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YE62 BLK, 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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YE62 BLK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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