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YF61 ZXX

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,621 mi
Last recorded79,621 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ZXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,621 miles

n/s/f headlamp slight condisation

Fail 3 Oct 2023 79,366 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,753 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 76,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 73,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,576 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 71,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,961 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,905 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 49,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,614 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,560 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,558 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 28,554 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.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 ZXX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

YF61 ZXX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YF61 ZXX safe to buy?

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