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YT62 MKZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,058 mi
Last recorded174,058 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 174,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 157,734 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 152,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 143,863 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 143,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,790 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 134,790 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant level low

Pass 4 Aug 2020 125,642 miles

advise front/rear discs/pads condition

advise n/s/f tyre/condition

Pass 3 Aug 2019 119,499 miles

odd wheels fitted around vehicle at time of test, all tyre sizes match and are in acceptable condition

Fail 2 Aug 2019 119,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2018 114,402 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

emission to clean

Fail 21 Jul 2017 111,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

emission to clean

Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,334 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,338 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YT62 MKZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT62 MKZ, 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 YT62 MKZ registered?

YT62 MKZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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