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SY61 OYH

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,493 mi
Last recorded89,493 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 OYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,493 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,501 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s rear tyre perishing 205/55/16

Fail 14 Mar 2017 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s rear tyre perishing 205/55/16

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,171 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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SY61 OYH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY61 OYH, 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 SY61 OYH registered?

SY61 OYH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is SY61 OYH safe to buy?

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