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LD12 KXU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,741 mi
Last recorded148,741 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 KXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 148,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 148,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 142,453 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 133,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 133,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,362 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 111,087 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,829 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 90,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,665 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,421 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 KXU 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 78.6%.

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 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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

LD12 KXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LD12 KXU safe to buy?

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