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YH62 EKW

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,861 mi
Last recorded75,861 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 EKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,653 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,336 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 71,481 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,687 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,409 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,766 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner slight play in inner rack end

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 42,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,231 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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YH62 EKW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 YH62 EKW, 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 YH62 EKW registered?

YH62 EKW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 EKW 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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