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YG62 KOU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,348 mi
Last recorded55,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,348 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,347 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 44,234 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 42,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 39,835 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 37,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 35,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 32,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 28,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,537 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 KOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

YG62 KOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 KOU 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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