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YO62 PZA

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO62 PZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has internal condensation/moisture on lens

Pass 3 Apr 2025 110,242 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 110,221 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,361 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,681 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,811 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,341 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 50,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,070 miles

o/s/r tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,179 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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YO62 PZA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YO62 PZA, 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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What year was YO62 PZA registered?

YO62 PZA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is YO62 PZA safe to buy?

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