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LK61 YDF

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,650 mi
Last recorded113,650 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 YDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 113,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 113,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 98,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 72,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,351 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 58,351 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front, water behind lens, (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 54,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 52,824 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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LK61 YDF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YDF, 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 LK61 YDF registered?

LK61 YDF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LK61 YDF safe to buy?

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