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MW61 LZD

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,537 mi
Last recorded63,537 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 63,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 53,344 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,037 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16, deteriorated/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 44,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + near Limit 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 31,810 miles

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 30 May 2019 31,810 miles

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,170 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 25,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 11,195 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,213 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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MW61 LZD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

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

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The MOT history for MW61 LZD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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