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LO61 WCA

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,194 mi
Last recorded144,194 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 WCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,194 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,800 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 128,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 122,000 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF&NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,320 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 115,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 101,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 73,794 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,177 miles

Under tray damaged o/s front

Fail 28 Jan 2017 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under tray damaged o/s front

Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,511 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,162 miles

advise only to front screen chipped

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 WCA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LO61 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

LO61 WCA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is LO61 WCA safe to buy?

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