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OV61 VBO

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,966 mi
Last recorded190,966 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 VBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 190,966 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 8 Sep 2025 176,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad appears close to warning wire-very limited vision -advise wheels off inspection asap

Offside Front tyre worn out on edges

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2025 176,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad appears close to warning wire-very limited vision -advise wheels off inspection asap

Offside Front tyre worn out on edges

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2024 163,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 163,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 149,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drl not working

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers stanchion slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,599 miles

corrosion in lower coils of rear springs (limited vision on exact condition)

front discs worn

wipers smeary

Fail 14 Jun 2022 133,599 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in lower coils of rear springs (limited vision on exact condition)

front discs worn

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jun 2021 121,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,758 miles

emissions test PASSED )(0.84

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,421 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,564 miles

Nearside Rear near the limit and worn off on inner edge

front discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,502 miles

child seat fitted.

engine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tesco Air Freshener hanging from rear view mirror is encroaching into swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serios obstruction to view at time of test

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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OV61 VBO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV61 VBO, 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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OV61 VBO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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