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YK62 WJO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,074 mi
Last recorded89,074 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 89,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 83,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 64,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,198 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,587 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 36,053 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,055 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5,000 miles roughly (3.5.1g)

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 WJO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJO, 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 WJO registered?

YK62 WJO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YK62 WJO safe to buy?

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