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LL12 NGU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 NGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 122,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 112,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 96,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 87,625 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 87,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 51,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,811 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre outer edges wearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre perished outer edges

Fail 18 Jun 2016 38,810 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre outer edges wearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre perished outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wpier deteriorated

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 NGU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

LL12 NGU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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