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KN61 SMU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 SMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 73,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both side (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (water ingress inside lens) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 66,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (water ingress inside lens) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,465 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,465 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear wiper damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2023 63,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,479 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear jacking block missing

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Fail 28 Apr 2022 62,479 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Rear jacking block missing

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,105 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 59,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 45,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2020 45,005 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 32,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,410 miles

advise front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 14,763 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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KN61 SMU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN61 SMU, 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 KN61 SMU registered?

KN61 SMU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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