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YH62 HKA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,437 mi
Last recorded117,437 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 114,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and worn smooth on outer edges almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumpstop/shock protector worn and insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,197 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 86,197 miles

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

Front Body component likely to become detached undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,684 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 44,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HKA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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