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YY62 MUE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,905 mi
Last recorded130,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 MUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 130,905 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 100,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 91,594 miles

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

Offside Front fog light missing

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

unable to inspectrear seat belts as seats folded flat

Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,505 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,444 miles

brake pad warning light on defective front wear sensor brake pads new

Pass 21 Dec 2019 56,684 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,019 miles

Nearside Front head restraint missing

Fail 17 Dec 2018 50,019 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head restraint missing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,093 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in both front control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,596 miles

front control bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,218 miles

front control arm bushes starting to wear

Fail 4 Jan 2016 40,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front control arm bushes starting to wear

Fail 15 Jan 2015 35,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,734 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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YY62 MUE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY62 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

YY62 MUE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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