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LM12 RYJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,249 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 130,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2024 122,614 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 122,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,461 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 118,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 93,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 85,973 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 85,973 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,351 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,213 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 60,213 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,880 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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LM12 RYJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM12 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

LM12 RYJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LM12 RYJ safe to buy?

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