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LB12 ERV

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,677 mi
Last recorded122,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ERV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 122,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,084 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 11 May 2022 98,953 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,377 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 62,427 miles

coolant low

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 50,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,174 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 32,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,246 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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LB12 ERV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LB12 ERV, 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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LB12 ERV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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