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BD12 LDV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,965 mi
Last recorded166,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 166,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 160,757 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 160,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 150,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 138,449 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 124,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,890 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,509 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner steering inner joint play

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering inner joint play

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,223 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 52,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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BD12 LDV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD12 LDV, 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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BD12 LDV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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