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YB61 KOU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,482 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,795 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 124,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,937 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 108,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 101,042 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 90,666 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2019 90,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2018 79,188 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 79,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,627 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,050 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 KOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KOU, 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 KOU registered?

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

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