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DS12 LVZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,389 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 107,389 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,901 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 13 Jul 2021 80,901 miles

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,887 miles

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jul 2020 69,887 miles

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

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2019 58,353 miles

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

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,663 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 47,663 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS12 LVZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 LVZ, 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 DS12 LVZ registered?

DS12 LVZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is DS12 LVZ safe to buy?

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