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BD61 PKY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,953 mi
Last recorded126,953 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 124,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,464 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,459 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damage t outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 78,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,915 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 32,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BD61 PKY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 BD61 PKY, 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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BD61 PKY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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