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LB61 DYY

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,395 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 101,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,261 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs showing signs of pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,171 miles

Offside Front slight play in track arm

Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,799 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,664 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 41,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,755 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,037 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 DYY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB61 DYY, 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 DYY registered?

LB61 DYY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is LB61 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 DYY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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