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LD12 GHY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,973 mi
Last recorded139,973 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 GHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 139,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,249 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 135,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 126,358 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect gapping (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect gapping (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,386 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,205 miles

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

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

under car car coverd fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2016 53,238 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,286 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 GHY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

LD12 GHY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is LD12 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 GHY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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