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J15 LYD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,472 mi
Last recorded23,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 LYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 23,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 22,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 21,648 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 20,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 19,313 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 18,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 17,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 15,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 14,127 miles

All tyres heavilly cracked and perished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 10,650 miles

emmisions to low to register

Pass 7 Nov 2015 10,321 miles

undertrays & engine covers

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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J15 LYD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J15 LYD, 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 J15 LYD registered?

J15 LYD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is J15 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 LYD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J15 LYD have outstanding finance?

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