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DY12 LWJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,529 mi
Last recorded230,529 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 230,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 217,502 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2023 206,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 193,375 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 181,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 176,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 156,656 miles

offside side repeater flashing at a different rate to other indicators

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,481 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,407 miles

offside rear tyre nearing tread wear indicator blocks

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,741 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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DY12 LWJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY12 LWJ, 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 DY12 LWJ registered?

DY12 LWJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DY12 LWJ safe to buy?

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