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LL12 VFY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,372 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 84,372 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,246 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 78,246 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 71,513 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,506 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 59,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,082 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

number plate bulbs dim

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,490 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 47,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,347 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 41,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,519 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 35,519 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,216 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 VFY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL12 VFY registered?

LL12 VFY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is LL12 VFY safe to buy?

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