CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD12 RWZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,955 mi
Last recorded199,955 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 199,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to nearside front/nearside rear

Fail 23 Apr 2026 199,939 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to nearside front/nearside rear

Pass 15 Apr 2025 193,710 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 193,701 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 170,508 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 149,171 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged not insecure or sharp

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,768 miles

Nearside Rear plastic bumper sticking out slightly (tape wearing out where fitted ) advise repairing asap

front exhaust wraparound bracket missing ,system still secure at present

Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick between lip on disc and backing of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear plastic bumper sticking out slightly (tape wearing out where fitted ) advise repairing asap

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.77mm (1.60 limit) (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust wraparound bracket missing ,system still secure at present

rear discs worn ,advise renewing when pads renewed

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,958 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear bumper taped

Fail 16 Apr 2021 108,598 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumper taped

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 88,384 miles

undertray damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2020 88,384 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working halogen (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertray damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2020 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working halogen (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working halogen (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet inop - sufficient water applied to screen

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

undertray damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,568 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,555 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,937 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,566 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD12 RWZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RWZ, 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

How do I check the history of LD12 RWZ?

You can check the full history of LD12 RWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD12 RWZ registered?

LD12 RWZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is LD12 RWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 RWZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD12 RWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD12 RWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.