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YY62 BCV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 BCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 33,778 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 33,778 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,117 miles

All tyres cracking in tread

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has under trays obscuring view

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,770 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear parking sensor wires hanging and not secured.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,185 miles

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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YY62 BCV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY62 BCV, 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 YY62 BCV registered?

YY62 BCV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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