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ML12 LMK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,852 mi
Last recorded178,852 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 LMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 178,852 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 174,235 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 170,209 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 165,360 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 165,360 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 161,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner & outer edge wear

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 154,791 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 154,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 132,273 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,199 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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ML12 LMK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ML12 LMK, 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 ML12 LMK registered?

ML12 LMK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is ML12 LMK safe to buy?

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