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HN61 YDK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,265 mi
Last recorded111,265 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 YDK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 111,265 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,074 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2024 103,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,897 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2023 94,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,038 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 73,038 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rears 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,730 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

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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HN61 YDK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN61 YDK, 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 HN61 YDK registered?

HN61 YDK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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