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LB12 GWC

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,637 mi
Last recorded166,637 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 166,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 146,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 122,066 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

hand brake requirements only just met.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 105,447 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Wing Mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16-91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 88,918 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 69,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge + side wall damaged but no cords

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge + side wall damaged but no cords

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 53,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2016 53,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GWC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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