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YE62 KTV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 KTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,052 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,374 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 64,108 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,959 miles

tpw lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,206 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 47,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,107 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 47,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 32,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,023 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 18,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,877 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 KTV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE62 KTV, 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 YE62 KTV registered?

YE62 KTV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 KTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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