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YH62 GJU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,190 mi
Last recorded88,190 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,190 miles

front and rear brakes worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2024 82,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 76,743 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 16 Sep 2023 76,743 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,962 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2021 64,257 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2020 58,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,062 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

rear tyres worn to limit and perished

wipers smeary

Pass 1 Sep 2018 48,305 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,221 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,450 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 27,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,811 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 GJU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

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

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