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BT61 PSY

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,615 mi
Last recorded54,615 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 PSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 54,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,079 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 45,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 39,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 39,356 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 31,645 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bent / wheel fouling shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 24,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 14,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 14,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2019 14,562 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 14,551 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 14,375 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,060 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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BT61 PSY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT61 PSY, 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 BT61 PSY registered?

BT61 PSY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is BT61 PSY safe to buy?

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