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MT61 AXM

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,438 mi
Last recorded78,438 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 AXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 78,438 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 78,425 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,499 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play in a ball joint

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,000 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,841 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inop

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

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

Offside Front tyre on limit outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,676 miles

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

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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MT61 AXM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT61 AXM, 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 MT61 AXM registered?

MT61 AXM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is MT61 AXM safe to buy?

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