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KM61 UPB

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,588 mi
Last recorded100,588 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 UPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 100,588 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 9 Oct 2025 100,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low tread

Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,913 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,714 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,313 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,Gearbox and diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2022 91,302 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox & diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Daytime running lamp n/w

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,362 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 86,362 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,097 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,389 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 50,389 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,287 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 14,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 11,412 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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KM61 UPB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KM61 UPB, 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 KM61 UPB registered?

KM61 UPB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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