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LB61 DXE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,503 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms bushes / nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 139,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms bushes / nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 126,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 126,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,145 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 112,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 81,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,797 miles

N/S/F tyre badly worn outer edge

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

O/S/R tyre tread getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,432 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,972 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 24 Jan 2018 50,962 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,646 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 29,341 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 DXE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LB61 DXE, 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 LB61 DXE registered?

LB61 DXE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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