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L25 JRW

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 JRW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 109,897 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 102,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,841 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 68,421 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,905 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,275 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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L25 JRW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L25 JRW, 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 L25 JRW registered?

L25 JRW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is L25 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 JRW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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