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LD12 TGV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,468 mi
Last recorded184,468 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 TGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 184,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 175,167 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 175,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 165,076 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 151,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 140,855 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 140,855 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,172 miles

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

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

Washer jets leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bump stops perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,157 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in thread

Fail 26 Apr 2016 52,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish in thread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,288 miles

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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 TGV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

LD12 TGV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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