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LG12 ABK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

166,954 mi
Last recorded166,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 ABK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 166,954 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2025 162,859 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2025 162,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2024 154,823 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 139,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 125,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,515 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 110,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,336 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,727 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 73,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG12 ABK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LG12 ABK, 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 LG12 ABK registered?

LG12 ABK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LG12 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 ABK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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