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EF61 VYL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,801 mi
Last recorded40,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 38,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,859 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 34,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 30,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 25,759 miles

front screenwash pressure weak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 22,324 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 19,994 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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EF61 VYL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF61 VYL, 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 EF61 VYL?

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What year was EF61 VYL registered?

EF61 VYL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is EF61 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 VYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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