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LB12 ESO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 ESO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,270 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 78,270 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 56,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,191 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO READ

Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO READ

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,477 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor play ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,892 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 38,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,302 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 30,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre no tread outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,937 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 ESO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ESO, 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 LB12 ESO registered?

LB12 ESO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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