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YP62 VWG

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,545 mi
Last recorded87,545 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,545 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,204 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,158 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 57,252 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,486 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 32,025 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 26,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 27,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,964 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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YP62 VWG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

YP62 VWG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is YP62 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 VWG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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