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YS61 OSG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

286,433 mi
Last recorded286,433 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 OSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 286,433 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both at rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 286,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both at rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 274,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front wearing low on outer edge, nearside and offside rear becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washers poor

Pass 6 May 2022 265,512 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 5 May 2022 265,511 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 22 Apr 2021 255,761 miles

Front chip front screen

unable to under body and sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 249,686 miles

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

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 24 Apr 2020 249,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 17 Apr 2019 224,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 194,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip on windscreen but not obscuring drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 194,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip on windscreen but not obscuring drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 161,296 miles

engine bay cover & under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,344 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OSG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 YS61 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

YS61 OSG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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