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LS12 UFA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,103 mi
Last recorded112,103 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 112,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 107,839 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

HORN IS ACTIVATED BY SEPERATE SWITCH IN DASHBOARD

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,125 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 89,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,899 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 77,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

LS12 UFA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is LS12 UFA safe to buy?

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