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WP61 YNL

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,869 mi
Last recorded200,869 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 YNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 200,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 194,056 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 190,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f 250 o/s/f 200 difference 50 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 190,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f 250 o/s/f 200 difference 50 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 189,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi detached from dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 178,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 165,082 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2022 164,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 149,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 139,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,155 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,936 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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WP61 YNL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP61 YNL, 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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WP61 YNL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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