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SD12 LSU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,731 mi
Last recorded165,731 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 LSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 165,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 152,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 126,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 101,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,139 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,637 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,637 miles

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

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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SD12 LSU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SD12 LSU, 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 SD12 LSU registered?

SD12 LSU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is SD12 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 LSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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