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YH62 FNK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,611 mi
Last recorded100,611 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 100,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 100,603 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,381 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 79,436 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 79,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,614 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

different size tyres front and rear axles

Fail 9 Feb 2021 73,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

different size tyres front and rear axles

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low.......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 68,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nearside front position lamp inop with daytime lamp incorporated........ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator lamp inop......... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front tyre worn to limits badly worn on inner and outer edges poor condition............. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low.......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 54,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FNK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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