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LD12 RLU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,062 mi
Last recorded95,062 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 95,062 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge / outer side wall scuff slightly

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge / outer side wall scuff slightly

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 75,732 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nailed, tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and center (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,645 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm on outer edge and perishing around tread area

Offside Front tyre perishing around tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 61,607 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm on outer edge and perishing around tread area

Offside Front tyre perishing around tread area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,575 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 53,253 miles

child seat fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,907 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 41,907 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RLU 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 71.4%.

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 RLU, 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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LD12 RLU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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