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YP62 SJY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,204 mi
Last recorded126,204 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 SJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,204 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 107,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,607 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 97,601 miles

Emissions not tested wont pick up engine ideal (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,634 miles

Knock heard from steering mechanism when steering wheel shook

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

Unable to inspect all components due to under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YP62 SJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YP62 SJY, 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 YP62 SJY registered?

YP62 SJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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