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YB61 WRF

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,323 mi
Last recorded64,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 WRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,339 miles

slight play in os of steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,861 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 33,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2018 33,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 11,081 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 11,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 WRF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

YB61 WRF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YB61 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 WRF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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