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DS12 LLV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 69,334 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2024 61,395 miles

both head lights damp inside lens

Fail 24 Oct 2024 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both head lights damp inside lens

Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,683 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,302 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 46,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 19,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,464 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 LLV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DS12 LLV, 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 DS12 LLV registered?

DS12 LLV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DS12 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 LLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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