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SB61 SWK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,969 mi
Last recorded69,969 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 69,967 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,011 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 62,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre slight cracking on tread area

Pass 11 Aug 2015 40,478 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,972 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 SWK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

SB61 SWK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is SB61 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 SWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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