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SC61 DVK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,839 mi
Last recorded129,839 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 DVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 129,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted abd scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 129,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted abd scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (1.6mm limit) heavily worn on inner edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm) splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 110,693 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (rear arm) splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,678 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 36,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage on the inner side wall

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has damage on the inner side wall

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

service light illuminated

Fail 16 Apr 2016 36,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage on the outer side wall

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to the outer side wall

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

service light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,501 miles

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

all tyres wearing on outer edges

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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SC61 DVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC61 DVK, 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 SC61 DVK registered?

SC61 DVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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