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YH62 GFK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,564 mi
Last recorded120,564 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2025 120,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,772 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 94,497 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))

hand brake efficency only just meet

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,122 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 93,122 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,271 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,805 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 GFK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

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

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