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LB12 LGW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,570 mi
Last recorded70,570 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 LGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 70,570 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 53,746 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 53,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,174 miles

Engine oil low.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 51,172 miles

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

Engine oil low.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,766 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,598 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 LGW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

LB12 LGW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LB12 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 LGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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