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LD12 BYF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,954 mi
Last recorded63,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 BYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,954 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,489 miles

Condensation in both headlamps.

Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,470 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,188 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 19,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,226 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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LD12 BYF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LD12 BYF, 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 LD12 BYF registered?

LD12 BYF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LD12 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 BYF 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.

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