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LD12 JFF

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,010 mi
Last recorded111,010 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 JFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 111,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,832 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 100,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 85,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 80,280 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

no oil on dip stick advise to check regular

under trays

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,099 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

under trays

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,896 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 JFF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

LD12 JFF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is LD12 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 JFF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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