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ST61 OGE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,866 mi
Last recorded75,866 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 OGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 75,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,340 miles

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

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 70,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 70,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 63,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged all around the inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 52,120 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged all around the inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,465 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,805 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 41,805 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,915 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,739 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 19,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST61 OGE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST61 OGE, 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 ST61 OGE registered?

ST61 OGE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2012.

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