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YK62 SDX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 SDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,541 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,213 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))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 70,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,782 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,050 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 21,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 21,050 miles

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

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 SDX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

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

Is YK62 SDX safe to buy?

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