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LF12 AVK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 AVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 95,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 88,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,649 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,913 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,185 miles

rear brakes low

Fail 6 Jul 2021 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brakes low

Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,664 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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LF12 AVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF12 AVK, 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 LF12 AVK registered?

LF12 AVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LF12 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 AVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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