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LN12 EBJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,457 mi
Last recorded107,457 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 107,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 98,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,783 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,205 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 35,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 27,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 5,700 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 5,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 5,325 miles

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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LN12 EBJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LN12 EBJ, 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 LN12 EBJ registered?

LN12 EBJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is LN12 EBJ safe to buy?

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