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FT61 KTK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 KTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,027 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 118,991 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,943 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,943 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,829 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,190 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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FT61 KTK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT61 KTK, 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 FT61 KTK registered?

FT61 KTK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is FT61 KTK safe to buy?

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