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YD12 LDJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,658 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 97,374 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 97,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering rack/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Ran Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,512 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,825 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,413 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 42,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres bald on outer raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,285 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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YD12 LDJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 YD12 LDJ, 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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YD12 LDJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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