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LF12 XNL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,340 mi
Last recorded188,340 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 188,340 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 184,891 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 177,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2021 165,539 miles

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,523 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 148,440 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 148,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 141,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER ARM HAS MINOR PLAY (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

play on the offside front inner tie rod

Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,646 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 XNL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

LF12 XNL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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