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LB12 VSE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 111,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 111,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 108,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Fog Lamp Lens Cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2024 106,304 miles

Offside HEADLAMP HAS MOISTURE INSIDE.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 99,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,427 miles

Emissions to low to read

Fail 2 Jan 2021 81,427 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions to low to read

Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,816 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2019 69,816 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,585 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 49,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort p-brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,052 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,700 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 VSE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

LB12 VSE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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