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MW61 FPY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,494 mi
Last recorded89,494 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 48,702 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,918 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 32,233 miles

item removed from drivers view/child seats fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2014 39,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FPY, 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 FPY registered?

MW61 FPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is MW61 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 FPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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