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R66 BYX

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,049 mi
Last recorded123,049 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 BYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 102,326 miles

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

Slight play in offside front inner rack end ball joint.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,502 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 68,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 60,127 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 60,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,576 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,867 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R66 BYX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R66 BYX, 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 R66 BYX registered?

R66 BYX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is R66 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 BYX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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