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ST61 SKK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 SKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 137,631 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 137,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear on edge,on 2mm wear indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 124,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint,rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 124,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint,rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint,rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 108,939 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2024 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire missing at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2023 95,816 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 95,816 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 81,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,549 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,068 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 49,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,171 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,380 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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ST61 SKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

ST61 SKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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