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LD12 HXJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,125 mi
Last recorded120,125 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,189 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 107,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,878 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,429 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 95,425 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 95,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs lipped and pitted!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn close to pad sensor!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre outer shoulder wearing smooth!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs lipped and pitted!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2022 88,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,364 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,372 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,329 miles

Exhaust flexi noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit "STRONGLY ADVISE" 1.6mm left (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,554 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated on a character (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated on a character (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HXJ 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 75%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

LD12 HXJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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