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LD12 EHY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,236 mi
Last recorded157,236 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 EHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 157,236 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 145,888 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 145,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 135,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 127,212 miles

Exhaust flexible part worn

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 127,212 miles

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

Exhaust flexible part worn

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,980 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 117,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,600 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror repeater only just working , advise changing asap (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 101,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 93,369 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 85,914 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 79,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 64,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EHY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD12 EHY, 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 EHY registered?

LD12 EHY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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