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VE61 GYS

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,433 mi
Last recorded87,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 GYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 79,017 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,017 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,722 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated still has beam pattern

Nearside Front roadwheel small buckle

Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 30,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,695 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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VE61 GYS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VE61 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 GYS registered?

VE61 GYS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is VE61 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 GYS 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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