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YF61 NYS

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,913 mi
Last recorded124,913 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 NYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 124,913 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2025 124,913 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,482 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 117,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,723 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 97,793 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 91,960 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 77,843 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 77,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 66,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

full undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,260 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 Jan 2015 45,589 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 45,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YF61 NYS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YF61 NYS, 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 YF61 NYS registered?

YF61 NYS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is YF61 NYS safe to buy?

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