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YB61 DHK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 DHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 123,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2026 121,494 miles

Nearside Rear day time running lamp not working - not testable pre 2018

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2026 121,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2025 115,326 miles

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

n/s/f dtrl not working

n/s/f headlamp condensated

Fail 3 Jun 2025 115,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

n/s/f dtrl not working

n/s/f headlamp condensated

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,891 miles

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

n/s/f headlamp condensated

Pass 17 May 2023 108,317 miles

flat spot damage to o/s/f wheel rim

n/s/.f headlamp condensated

n/s/f shocker slight oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2022 103,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps lens has water ingress

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2022 103,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamps lens has water ingress

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2021 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Fail 12 May 2021 96,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 29 May 2020 87,923 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 87,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,630 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,338 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,716 miles

advise o/s front tyre has a cut to outer side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2015 37,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise o/s front tyre has a cut to outer side wall

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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YB61 DHK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB61 DHK, 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 YB61 DHK registered?

YB61 DHK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is YB61 DHK safe to buy?

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