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LK61 JZJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 JZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,796 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,008 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 103,008 miles

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

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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LK61 JZJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK61 JZJ, 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 LK61 JZJ registered?

LK61 JZJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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