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YA61 MEE

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,488 mi
Last recorded158,488 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 MEE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2024 158,488 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section completely broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 156,528 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 154,582 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2021 152,691 miles

Front exhaust flexi insecure

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 141,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 121,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 98,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,119 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YA61 MEE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA61 MEE, 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 YA61 MEE registered?

YA61 MEE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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