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BJ61 YZX

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,241 mi
Last recorded34,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 34,241 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,490 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 32,486 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drl not working

handbrake warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2024 30,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 29,369 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 29,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 27,349 miles

Nearside Front driving light inop

Fail 12 Jan 2022 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front driving light inop

engine running rough when held at 2000 rpm

Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,904 miles

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 21,514 miles

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

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

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,234 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed on sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 15,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre 0mm outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 13,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear deep cut in tyre tread

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 10,179 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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BJ61 YZX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ61 YZX, 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 BJ61 YZX registered?

BJ61 YZX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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