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SB61 JCO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 JCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 56,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 54,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 48,380 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 48,331 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,628 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 42,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,379 miles

front and rear wipers smearing.

rear discs pitted on inner surfaces.

rear pads wearing thin.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 37,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear wipers smearing.

rear discs pitted on inner surfaces.

rear pads wearing thin.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,620 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 21,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 8,530 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 JCO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCO, 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 SB61 JCO registered?

SB61 JCO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is SB61 JCO safe to buy?

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