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HD61 LKA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD61 LKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 87,563 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 54,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,013 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 47,013 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 35,643 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 35,615 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,106 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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HD61 LKA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD61 LKA, 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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HD61 LKA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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