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SM61 YSP

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YSP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 111,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,542 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 86,028 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 76,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 67,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,732 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 65,732 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 16 Mar 2020 61,778 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 61,778 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc is lipped.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc is lipped.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,520 miles

has underneath trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,520 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high both side's (1.8)

has underneath trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 16,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,738 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 YSP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

SM61 YSP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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