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YB61 OXJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,309 mi
Last recorded153,309 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 153,309 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 153,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 17 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Number plate light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 17 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45 17 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 20 Oct 2022 139,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 17 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Number plate light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45 17 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45 17 W xl (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin baked (overheated) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,235 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 125,951 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 117,215 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 117,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,590 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 OXJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

YB61 OXJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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