CarVerify

Free Car Check

MT61 YLP

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,945 mi
Last recorded139,945 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 YLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 139,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 132,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,323 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling rear arch and pad wear sensor (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,609 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,671 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 100,226 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,036 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,360 miles

child seats fitted, unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,009 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MT61 YLP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT61 YLP?

You can check the full history of MT61 YLP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MT61 YLP registered?

MT61 YLP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is MT61 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 YLP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT61 YLP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MT61 YLP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.