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YG62 KGU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,765 mi
Last recorded82,765 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,395 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2024 67,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,472 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deterioted

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 57,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 50,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,949 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,369 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 Aug 2017 25,962 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

zero emissions

Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,404 miles

zero emissions

Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions

Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,318 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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YG62 KGU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YG62 KGU, 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 YG62 KGU registered?

YG62 KGU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YG62 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 KGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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