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LB61 HZJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 HZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 94,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 92,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,378 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 85,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,098 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 78,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,017 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,787 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges - 225/45/17w xl

tpms on

Fail 18 Aug 2020 59,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges - 225/45/17w xl

tpms on

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,844 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

replace rear tyres soon

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror / phone holder from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall also worn on outer edge (225/45r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (225/45r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (225/45r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 46,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror / phone holder from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall also worn on outer edge (225/45r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (225/45r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (225/45r17 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 42,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,195 miles

nail in n/side rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HZJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

LB61 HZJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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