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MW61 EHM

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,229 mi
Last recorded79,229 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 EHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 79,229 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 74,906 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 69,603 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 64,726 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 64,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,849 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,591 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 35,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,096 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 EHM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 EHM, 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 MW61 EHM registered?

MW61 EHM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is MW61 EHM safe to buy?

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