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VE61 MYB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 MYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 84,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 54,062 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 48,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,641 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 40,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,416 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 MYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

VE61 MYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is VE61 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 MYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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