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MW61 LZC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 121,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,753 miles

Nearside washer poor output

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 109,665 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 103,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on failure limit. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center of tyre.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 103,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on failure limit. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center of tyre.

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2022 96,627 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,605 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,079 miles

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

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 57,414 miles

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

Rear bothside tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 42,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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MW61 LZC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW61 LZC, 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 MW61 LZC registered?

MW61 LZC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is MW61 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 LZC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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