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LY61 BWN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,690 mi
Last recorded117,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 BWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,162 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,106 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 106,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,572 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 60,322 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner tie rod ()

Fail 11 Aug 2018 60,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner tie rod ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 38,326 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,202 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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LY61 BWN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY61 BWN, 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 LY61 BWN registered?

LY61 BWN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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