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LE07 MAG

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE07 MAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 136,296 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen damaged swept area below limit

Fail 19 Oct 2024 136,296 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

windscreen damaged swept area below limit

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,222 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion oil seal & o/s drive shaft seal on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear differential oil leak

Rear tyres worn

Weak headlight aim images

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,615 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 85,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,570 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,043 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 24,748 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,274 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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LE07 MAG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LE07 MAG, 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 LE07 MAG registered?

LE07 MAG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LE07 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE07 MAG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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