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A20 LRH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,982 mi
Last recorded115,982 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 LRH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,823 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,179 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 49,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,544 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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A20 LRH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A20 LRH, 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 A20 LRH registered?

A20 LRH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is A20 LRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 LRH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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