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HN61 YDS

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,259 mi
Last recorded172,259 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 YDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 172,259 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2026 172,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,008 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 163,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. locking at very end point (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped from few places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,081 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 136,721 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,643 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 122,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 86,711 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre outer edge wearing prematurely

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F Tyre outer edge wearing prematurely

O/S/R Light cluster damaged

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 YDS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YDS, 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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HN61 YDS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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