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YS61 OMB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OMB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 105,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 94,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 88,664 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2024 88,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2022 78,083 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 69,611 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 59,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 52,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 42,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 42,177 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,359 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 24,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,072 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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YS61 OMB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YS61 OMB, 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 YS61 OMB registered?

YS61 OMB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is YS61 OMB safe to buy?

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