MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads,advise non run flat type tyre(nearside front run flat tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
anti rattle clips missing from both front brake caliper assemblies
rear bumper damaged
rear tyres not run flat type
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads,advise non run flat type tyre(nearside front run flat tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
anti rattle clips missing from both front brake caliper assemblies
rear bumper damaged
rear tyres not run flat type
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front top suspension spring mount rubber split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front top suspension spring mount rubber split
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ12 LRE 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 LJ12 LRE, 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 LJ12 LRE registered?
LJ12 LRE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2012.
Is LJ12 LRE safe to buy?
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