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SM61 NVE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 NVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 147,871 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 147,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,132 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens has a slight crack

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2023 131,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens has a slight crack

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 130,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2021 130,471 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 130,471 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 129,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,040 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 126,039 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on dash

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 117,636 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,092 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken, but is still supported

Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,072 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken, but is still supported

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (fronts are 6.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,127 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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SM61 NVE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM61 NVE, 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 SM61 NVE registered?

SM61 NVE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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