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YG62 OTC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 90,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 84,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,019 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,362 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,877 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 46,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,517 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 9,859 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 OTC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

YG62 OTC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is YG62 OTC safe to buy?

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