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L19 AFY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,087 mi
Last recorded140,087 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 AFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 140,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,517 miles

Offside Rear bump stop worn

engine breather pipe split

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 115,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,670 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 81,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,844 miles

BRAKE FLUID AND REMOTE BATTERY NEEDED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,173 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,666 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,090 miles

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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L19 AFY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L19 AFY, 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 L19 AFY registered?

L19 AFY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is L19 AFY safe to buy?

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