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LD12 EKB

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 EKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 126,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining-on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining -on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 126,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm remaining-on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm remaining -on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,411 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 111,411 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalk not operational (7.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lamps not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalk not operational (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,247 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,311 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,924 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,446 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,418 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,425 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 EKB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKB, 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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LD12 EKB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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