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SM61 YTF

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 YTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 45,986 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 43,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,467 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,589 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,906 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,339 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 YTF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

SM61 YTF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SM61 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 YTF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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