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LD12 OPL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,420 mi
Last recorded63,420 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,420 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 62,944 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 62,451 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack gaiter preventing inspection needs investigating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 62,018 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION

Central Front Upper ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 10 May 2022 61,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 60,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 59,071 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 55,932 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 55,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2018 45,414 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 33,587 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,932 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2015 11,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 4,747 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 OPL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

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

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