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BY03 DMC

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY03 DMC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,135 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 106,089 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not open or close (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER TRACK ROAD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2020 90,348 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,223 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1x ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,207 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 39,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BY03 DMC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BY03 DMC, 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 BY03 DMC registered?

BY03 DMC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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