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OE61 EFZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,654 mi
Last recorded142,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 EFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 142,654 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low, signs of a leak from plastic coolant pipe

exhaust pipe has worn

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 133,877 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,025 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 129,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,636 miles

Exhaust flexi joint weak & deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn low

Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,635 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))

Exhaust flexi joint weak & deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear rear brake pads

Pass 30 Dec 2019 125,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 116,402 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 104,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,230 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,689 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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OE61 EFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE61 EFZ, 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 OE61 EFZ registered?

OE61 EFZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is OE61 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE61 EFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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