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H11 LWL

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,313 mi
Last recorded65,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 LWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,313 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,400 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 30,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,249 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 3.5 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,615 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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H11 LWL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 H11 LWL, 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 H11 LWL registered?

H11 LWL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2012.

Is H11 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H11 LWL 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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