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AO12 LBJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,104 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 99,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,967 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 84,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,672 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 60,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing road wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edge 225/45R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,431 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,148 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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AO12 LBJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO12 LBJ, 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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AO12 LBJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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