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YB61 DYT

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,721 mi
Last recorded140,721 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 DYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 140,721 miles

Brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 128,220 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,553 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 96,722 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 96,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,918 miles

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

both rear discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2018 68,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 53,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 35,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on outer

Pass 12 Apr 2015 21,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YB61 DYT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYT, 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 YB61 DYT registered?

YB61 DYT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is YB61 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 DYT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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