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YT62 MMJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,927 mi
Last recorded133,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 133,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle body damage

Fail 28 Oct 2023 114,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle body damage

Pass 3 Nov 2022 108,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,958 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both starting to look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn on outside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front jacking pad is missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is wearing on outside edge and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 73,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,763 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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YT62 MMJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 YT62 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

YT62 MMJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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