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LL12 VBB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,779 mi
Last recorded69,779 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 VBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,779 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nail's in the tyre! ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 69,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nail's in the tyre! ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 49,550 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 38,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,960 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 VBB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

LL12 VBB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LL12 VBB safe to buy?

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