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SM61 WPL

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,858 mi
Last recorded124,858 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 108,903 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 108,903 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 101,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 94,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Back Plate Insecure

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

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

Pass 25 May 2020 85,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2020 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake disc over-heated by binding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly damaged around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,799 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,816 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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SM61 WPL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SM61 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

SM61 WPL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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