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LM12 CDF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

242,841 mi
Last recorded242,841 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 CDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 242,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 235,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 227,300 miles

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

Under body corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 217,390 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted front to rear preventing check on some suspension components

under-body has general surface rust

Pass 3 Dec 2020 209,849 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 196,024 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside +nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 187,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads will need replacing soon (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 178,885 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 178,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 148,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 112,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM12 CDF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 LM12 CDF, 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 LM12 CDF registered?

LM12 CDF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is LM12 CDF safe to buy?

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