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LN12 WFW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,418 mi
Last recorded74,418 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 WFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,378 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 28,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,479 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 20,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 WFW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WFW, 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 LN12 WFW registered?

LN12 WFW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LN12 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 WFW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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