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LB61 DLN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,987 mi
Last recorded111,987 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 111,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,683 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,851 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,754 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,181 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,896 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 22 Jan 2019 90,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,021 miles

offside front position lamp may have a loose connection as it lit when tapped

Fail 13 Jan 2016 70,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front position lamp may have a loose connection as it lit when tapped

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,975 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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LB61 DLN 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 85.7%.

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 LB61 DLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB61 DLN registered?

LB61 DLN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2012.

Is LB61 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 DLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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