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L121 UPP

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,777 mi
Last recorded156,777 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 UPP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 156,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 156,446 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside head light lens has water ingress

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 155,247 miles

Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 132,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror before test, removed by tester ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 112,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2023 111,971 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Corrosion starting under vehicle

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,905 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge min standard due change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 98,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge min standard due change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,462 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 68,120 miles

covers under vehicle covering some compoments

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,266 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

trigger point not met

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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L121 UPP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L121 UPP, 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 L121 UPP registered?

L121 UPP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is L121 UPP safe to buy?

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