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VE61 YVR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,478 mi
Last recorded163,478 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 YVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 147,522 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 146,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 106,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 81,455 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVR, 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

How do I check the history of VE61 YVR?

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What year was VE61 YVR registered?

VE61 YVR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is VE61 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 YVR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 YVR have outstanding finance?

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