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LD12 UAE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 UAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges Both side 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 73,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,391 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,437 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 41,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,133 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,450 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,461 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,450 miles

Engine cover fitted

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2015 10,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UAE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

LD12 UAE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is LD12 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 UAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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