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LD12 JHK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 JHK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 134,571 miles

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Fail 27 Mar 2026 134,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 21 Mar 2025 129,940 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Pass 28 Mar 2024 123,018 miles

Advise; Nearside headlamp has condensation.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 116,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 89,041 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 88,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,741 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,628 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,264 miles

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 JHK 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 85.7%.

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 JHK, 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 JHK registered?

LD12 JHK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LD12 JHK safe to buy?

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