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DS61 UHJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,646 mi
Last recorded86,646 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 84,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,077 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread n 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 22 Mar 2024 73,068 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread n 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,889 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 45,508 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 33,303 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,434 miles

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.

Offside rear tyre, punctured.

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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DS61 UHJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DS61 UHJ, 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 DS61 UHJ registered?

DS61 UHJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DS61 UHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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