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LL12 SZE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,779 mi
Last recorded103,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,517 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 96,513 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Big bolt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,659 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 88,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [bulb in correctly fitted] (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,632 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 57,625 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 53,583 miles

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

emissions too low to record

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 42,204 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 42,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SZE 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 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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

LL12 SZE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is LL12 SZE safe to buy?

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