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YF62 AUH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,613 mi
Last recorded140,613 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,613 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 140,588 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Day Time Running Lamp Not Working

Pass 8 Apr 2025 132,922 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 132,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 113,504 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,196 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 100,886 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 93,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,809 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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YF62 AUH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 YF62 AUH, 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 YF62 AUH registered?

YF62 AUH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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