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YK62 OPZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,638 mi
Last recorded30,638 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,638 miles

both front tyres cracking suggest replacement

Pass 9 Apr 2025 29,650 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,353 miles

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2023 28,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,323 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,081 miles

Offside rear tyre is slightly worn

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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YK62 OPZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK62 OPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 OPZ registered?

YK62 OPZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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