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MW61 EHF

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,951 mi
Last recorded102,951 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 EHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,491 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 73,326 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,091 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,189 miles

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

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

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

near side headlight showing signs of condensation

Pass 20 Jan 2020 65,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise brake check (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wiper split

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,022 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,186 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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MW61 EHF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MW61 EHF, 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

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What year was MW61 EHF registered?

MW61 EHF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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