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YR62 HJE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,488 mi
Last recorded45,488 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 45,488 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,046 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

PRS No engine oil on dip stick

Pass 29 May 2024 39,466 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,820 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,752 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 32,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 27,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,570 miles

trim cover fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 23,570 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing one from nearside rear (4.2.A.1e)

trim cover fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR62 HJE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR62 HJE, 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 YR62 HJE registered?

YR62 HJE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 HJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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