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SB61 YTD

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,369 mi
Last recorded125,369 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 YTD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,369 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 116,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,579 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,576 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,224 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 67,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle osr less effort (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,527 miles

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

object removed from drivers view

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 YTD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

SB61 YTD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is SB61 YTD safe to buy?

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