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LO61 YMD

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 YMD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 145,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2024 123,601 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 123,578 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 114,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 113,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 112,225 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,020 miles

Child seat fitted

Items removed from drivers view

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,032 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 YMD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMD, 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 LO61 YMD registered?

LO61 YMD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is LO61 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 YMD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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