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YT62 WHW

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,036 mi
Last recorded156,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 WHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 156,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 153,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 150,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 150,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pads

Fail 12 Aug 2022 142,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 132,136 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 123,836 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm only

Pass 13 Jul 2019 111,165 miles

front tyres worn outer edges /valves cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,262 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 81,384 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,939 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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YT62 WHW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WHW, 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 YT62 WHW registered?

YT62 WHW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YT62 WHW safe to buy?

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