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M88 LLS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,890 mi
Last recorded103,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 LLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,192 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,474 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,671 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 50,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 38,305 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 33,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre down to 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2 mm in centre

Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre down to about 3 mm at outer side

slight distortion in nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,912 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 22,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,928 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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M88 LLS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M88 LLS, 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 M88 LLS registered?

M88 LLS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is M88 LLS safe to buy?

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