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SY61 WUK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 WUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,645 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,356 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 76,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 71,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,597 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 62,599 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,255 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,195 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 WUK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SY61 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

SY61 WUK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is SY61 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 WUK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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