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LF12 YZZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 86,123 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 82,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,319 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 74,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 63,199 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 60,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

drive train fault message displayed

Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 36,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 30,626 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 YZZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF12 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

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

Is LF12 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 YZZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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