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BM61 ASH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM61 ASH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,484 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,144 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,683 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

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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BM61 ASH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BM61 ASH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BM61 ASH?

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What year was BM61 ASH registered?

BM61 ASH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is BM61 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM61 ASH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BM61 ASH have outstanding finance?

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