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MW61 KDV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 KDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 97,813 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 97,813 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,580 miles

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,265 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 93,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 79,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,934 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2020 58,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,563 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 39,941 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 39,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,020 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 27,601 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 20,297 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 KDV 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 MW61 KDV, 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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MW61 KDV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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