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SB61 YSN

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,229 mi
Last recorded130,229 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 YSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,229 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 130,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 122,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 115,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,470 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,582 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,498 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,359 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Dec 2014 36,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE 1.6mm

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 YSN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

SB61 YSN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is SB61 YSN safe to buy?

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