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LB12 ESV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,139 mi
Last recorded105,139 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing slightly damaged

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 105,139 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Damage on bonnet and headlamp lens, covered with clear tape

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,991 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 69,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump filter blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,159 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2018 37,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,349 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,817 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,165 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 ESV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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