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LD12 YRF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,157 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2025 114,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,170 miles

nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2023 97,162 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,431 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,838 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,014 miles

rear tyres wearing close in places

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,782 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,207 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 YRF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

LD12 YRF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is LD12 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 YRF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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