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LB12 AYA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,989 mi
Last recorded77,989 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 77,989 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2026 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 68,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has two ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 108,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 29 Mar 2024 108,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 107,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,025 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 107,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 107,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 103,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 61,835 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,759 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,878 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,525 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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LB12 AYA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LB12 AYA, 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 LB12 AYA registered?

LB12 AYA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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