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MT61 WKC

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,738 mi
Last recorded60,738 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 60,738 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 56,082 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 56,082 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 54,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 45,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 43,303 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 34,942 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 30,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,735 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 15,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 15,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 WKC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT61 WKC, 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 WKC registered?

MT61 WKC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is MT61 WKC safe to buy?

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