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LS12 JBZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,730 mi
Last recorded215,730 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 215,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 202,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 197,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 190,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 171,563 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,365 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 146,365 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,678 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,027 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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LS12 JBZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LS12 JBZ, 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 LS12 JBZ registered?

LS12 JBZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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