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HG61 LCY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 LCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,533 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 118,531 miles

Horn not working Intermittent (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 112,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 101,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 96,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 91,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 86,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 81,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 74,248 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,195 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG61 LCY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HG61 LCY, 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 HG61 LCY registered?

HG61 LCY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is HG61 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 LCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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