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LB61 DZL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,936 mi
Last recorded210,936 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 210,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing come away (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 210,905 miles

Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor to wide hampering drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large crack in drivers eyeline (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing come away (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 198,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 187,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 187,099 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 171,819 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 171,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 154,769 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 154,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 136,775 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 120,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,315 miles

large amount of underbody plastic protectors, difficult to see underbody

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

large amount of underbody plastic protectors, difficult to see underbody

Pass 5 May 2017 79,250 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2017 79,250 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S/R tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 49,446 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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LB61 DZL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

LB61 DZL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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The MOT history for LB61 DZL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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