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YK62 RVL

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,568 mi
Last recorded144,568 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 RVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 126,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,602 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 85,627 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 85,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 71,056 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,731 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,364 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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YK62 RVL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RVL, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 RVL?

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What year was YK62 RVL registered?

YK62 RVL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YK62 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 RVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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