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YK62 SRO

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,642 mi
Last recorded92,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 SRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,642 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 92,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,452 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2021 63,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 56,738 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 51,476 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 45,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,832 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SRO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

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

Is YK62 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 SRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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