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LB12 XMU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,626 mi
Last recorded145,626 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,626 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 139,473 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Front drl light not working

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing/splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 132,325 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 132,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 123,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working intermittent fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front front arm bush de-bonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,298 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,979 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,542 miles

offside front tyre has a piece of metal in the tread

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 XMU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XMU, 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 XMU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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