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LP61 BVH

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,897 mi
Last recorded132,897 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 BVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 132,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front d.r.l not working

Pass 2 May 2024 126,945 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 126,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 124,559 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 120,579 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,883 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,879 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,879 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,249 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,156 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,207 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 23,274 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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LP61 BVH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 LP61 BVH, 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 LP61 BVH registered?

LP61 BVH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is LP61 BVH safe to buy?

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