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LD12 FYR

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,600 mi
Last recorded105,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 FYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 105,600 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 105,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 105,518 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,772 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,007 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2022 87,930 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 75,975 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 75,615 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,917 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,880 miles

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 54,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 46,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,475 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,188 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 FYR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD12 FYR registered?

LD12 FYR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is LD12 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 FYR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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