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BV61 OBN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,660 mi
Last recorded136,660 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 OBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,660 miles

Brake pad light on wear wire issue

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (in treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside slight condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,506 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 131,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 120,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 98,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 98,128 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to the remaining pad life (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling a loose inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the outer edge of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 89,314 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,833 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,227 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 58,331 miles

Front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 44,179 miles

front washers spray output low

nail n/s/r tyre on 4 mm

small buckles both n/s/f/ns/r

Pass 21 May 2014 30,464 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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BV61 OBN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV61 OBN, 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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BV61 OBN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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