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MT61 EXL

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 EXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,299 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 64,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 46,910 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,059 miles

Nearside headlamp glass damp.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,696 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on

Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 29,109 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 23,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,050 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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MT61 EXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

MT61 EXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is MT61 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 EXL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT61 EXL have outstanding finance?

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