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YG62 VFA

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,401 mi
Last recorded80,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,401 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 80,401 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 75,716 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mid repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,017 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,797 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 48,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,846 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 VFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

YG62 VFA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YG62 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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