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LB61 VBJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,353 mi
Last recorded111,353 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 VBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,797 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,307 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 85,303 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,366 miles

Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,692 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,481 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer egde

Offside front tyre tread worn badly on outer edge and has minor cracks in tread area

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,591 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 VBJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

LB61 VBJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is LB61 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 VBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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