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LB12 UNW

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UNW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 58,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished + small cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,407 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 36,405 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 33,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 26,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,782 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 16,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 14,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,212 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,821 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 UNW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

LB12 UNW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is LB12 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 UNW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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