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LO61 WBT

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,924 mi
Last recorded107,924 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 WBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 104,425 miles

Adv No Coolant In Resovoir......

Fail 14 Jan 2025 104,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside Rear Tyre Worn To Limits And Below........... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Adv No Coolant In Resovoir......

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly Adv Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Very Low To Limits........... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,876 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,703 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Dec 2022 84,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

brake pad warning light on at time of mot but brake pads approx 1/2 worn

Pass 9 Dec 2021 73,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 non runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 non runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 non runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 non runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,717 miles

Nearside Front head light misted up.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 64,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front head light misted up.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,713 miles

Condensation in NS headlight

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tap Tap noise from turbo area

Fail 11 Jun 2019 52,713 miles

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

Condensation in NS headlight

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tap Tap noise from turbo area

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,541 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,307 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 23,360 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 14,949 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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LO61 WBT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LO61 WBT, 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 LO61 WBT registered?

LO61 WBT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is LO61 WBT safe to buy?

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