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LL12 POF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,296 mi
Last recorded158,296 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 POF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 158,296 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 26 Sep 2024 158,296 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 132,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 115,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,326 miles

under cover's fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,832 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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LL12 POF 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 LL12 POF, 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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LL12 POF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is LL12 POF safe to buy?

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