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LH61 AVA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH61 AVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 86,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,481 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 82,481 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,521 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 77,521 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 63,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,479 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2019 46,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 40,144 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 33,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 May 2016 29,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat in not allowing full adult seatbelt check

Fail 3 May 2016 29,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat in not allowing full adult seatbelt check

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perishing in the tread and close to limit outer edge

n/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

o/s/f tyre perishing in the tread

o/s/r tyre perishing in the tread

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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LH61 AVA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LH61 AVA, 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 LH61 AVA registered?

LH61 AVA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is LH61 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH61 AVA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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