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LJ61 NPV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,282 mi
Last recorded61,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 NPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 61,282 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 61,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 56,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

powertrain light on

Pass 28 Jun 2024 52,245 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 52,245 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,887 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/50R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 45,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/50R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 36,660 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 36,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake warning light on dashboard

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,571 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,464 miles

EML light on intermittently

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,033 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,117 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,627 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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LJ61 NPV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LJ61 NPV, 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 LJ61 NPV registered?

LJ61 NPV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is LJ61 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 NPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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