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CY61 EYJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 EYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 77,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 73,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,554 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 46,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,579 miles

removed item off mirror

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,039 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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CY61 EYJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CY61 EYJ, 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 CY61 EYJ?

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What year was CY61 EYJ registered?

CY61 EYJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CY61 EYJ safe to buy?

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