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DV12 LMK

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,498 mi
Last recorded132,498 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 132,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 127,319 miles

Offside Front tyre over 11 years old

Offside side indicator inter mitting fault?

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,160 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 122,160 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,958 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both on inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 66,374 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,230 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,038 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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DV12 LMK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV12 LMK, 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 DV12 LMK registered?

DV12 LMK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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