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YK62 SKZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,716 mi
Last recorded114,716 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 SKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 114,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2024 110,979 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 110,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged BUCKLE (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,335 miles

Front both front spring mounting rubber damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 97,334 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater inop in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush unbonded from suspension arm also split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush unbonded from suspension arm also split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front spring mounting rubber damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

daytime bulb not working osf

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,514 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

daytime bulb not working osf

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Offside Rear brake ware wire broken

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 38,441 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SKZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKZ, 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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YK62 SKZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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