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LL12 NFP

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 NFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted covering engine and other components

Fail 21 Oct 2025 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted covering engine and other components

Pass 11 Nov 2024 86,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,177 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,373 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,048 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 62,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 62,114 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Outer retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 54,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 May 2017 44,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 36,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 36,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

large nail embedded in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 30,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 30,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LL12 NFP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL12 NFP, 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.

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What year was LL12 NFP registered?

LL12 NFP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is LL12 NFP safe to buy?

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