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ML61 ZYM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 147,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,858 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 121,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,172 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,278 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,756 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

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

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

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ML61 ZYM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML61 ZYM, 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 ML61 ZYM registered?

ML61 ZYM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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