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BD61 PXX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,889 mi
Last recorded103,889 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 PXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 103,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers/underguard fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre approaching wear indicators

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Fail 8 Aug 2017 89,795 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre approaching wear indicators

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,662 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,877 miles

limited inspection to under side of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine cover fitted

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2016 74,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

limited inspection to under side of vehicle due to covers fitted

limited inspection under bonnet due to engine cover fitted

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,545 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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BD61 PXX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PXX, 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 BD61 PXX registered?

BD61 PXX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is BD61 PXX safe to buy?

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