MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the offside lower swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Torn within the inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the offside lower swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF61 VFY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VFY, 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 YF61 VFY registered?
YF61 VFY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2012.
Is YF61 VFY safe to buy?
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