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LF09 LGF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,192 mi
Last recorded129,192 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 LGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 129,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 129,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,248 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 127,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 125,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2024 125,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2023 122,964 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 119,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 113,253 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 113,253 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 103,953 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 103,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,934 miles

Offside Front & Nearside front tyres inner sidewalls splitting

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 61,470 miles

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LF09 LGF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LF09 LGF, 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 LF09 LGF registered?

LF09 LGF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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