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LF12 XMD

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,132 mi
Last recorded96,132 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XMD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,132 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 96,131 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 90,071 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Fail 30 Apr 2025 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 75,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 59,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 58,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 57,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,545 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel os and ns (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,778 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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LF12 XMD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF12 XMD, 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 LF12 XMD registered?

LF12 XMD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LF12 XMD safe to buy?

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