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YH62 FTJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,361 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 3 Mar 2023 167,361 miles

Engine Covers

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under Trays

Pass 13 Jun 2022 158,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,232 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 142,232 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 132,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 132,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 121,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2018 108,265 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 108,265 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 97,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,606 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2015 76,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 76,564 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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YH62 FTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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