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YB61 KNX

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,901 mi
Last recorded112,901 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 KNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 112,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF-OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR-NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 96,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF-OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR-NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 93,207 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 87,777 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 79,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,663 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front shocker dust covers perished

handbrake travel

Fail 13 Nov 2020 74,663 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front shocker dust covers perished

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,410 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 55,562 miles

Offside Rear brake disc

Pass 30 May 2018 45,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,939 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 32,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,622 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 21,116 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 KNX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

YB61 KNX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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