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YK62 UXR

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,826 mi
Last recorded150,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 150,826 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 141,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,246 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 120,604 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,082 miles

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 8 Jul 2021 109,082 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit n/s and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

no dip stick

Fail 9 Jul 2019 91,473 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit n/s and o/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

no dip stick

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 76,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 74,776 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,021 miles

under trays and engine covers

Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,549 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 UXR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

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

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