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MW61 MTV

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 MTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,616 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 109,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,338 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,391 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MTV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

Is MW61 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 MTV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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