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L80 URP

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 URP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 98,120 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,664 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2022 85,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,378 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 56,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges and nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and nearly exposing cord on inner edge, Deteriorated / perighing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm deteriorated/ perishing and nearly exposing cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 56,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges and nearly exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and nearly exposing cord on inner edge, Deteriorated / perighing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm deteriorated/ perishing and nearly exposing cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 47,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,741 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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L80 URP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L80 URP, 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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L80 URP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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