2012 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · LC61 XKA
2012 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 115,175 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LC61 XKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 115,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC61 XKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (LC61 XKA) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LC61 XKA Mileage History
- 12/07/2023104,148 mi
- 12/07/2023104,148 mi
- 02/09/2024107,814 mi+3,666 mi
- 02/09/2024107,814 mi
- 15/04/2026115,175 mi+7,361 mi
Average of roughly 3,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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