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YB61 FHL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,993 mi
Last recorded100,993 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 FHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 97,165 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 77,456 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side rear has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,919 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 5 Mar 2015 40,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,165 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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YB61 FHL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YB61 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

YB61 FHL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 FHL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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