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SB61 GNX

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 GNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,751 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Radiator cooling fan inoperative

Rear oxygen sensor wiring clip/harness deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2024 100,751 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Radiator cooling fan inoperative

Rear oxygen sensor wiring clip/harness deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,522 miles

Front 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 14 May 2022 88,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 82,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 43,977 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,178 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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SB61 GNX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SB61 GNX, 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 SB61 GNX registered?

SB61 GNX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is SB61 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 GNX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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