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LG12 BVX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,420 mi
Last recorded101,420 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 BVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 101,420 miles

Coolant appears to be very low

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,019 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 91,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre tread depth (225/45/17 RFT) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre tread depth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,508 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 78,484 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,057 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around turbo area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,381 miles

front brake pads and discs very worn

Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,467 miles

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

engine trims fitted

rear pads approx 75%worn

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 50,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads perished and worn on outer edges

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,910 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 22,472 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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LG12 BVX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LG12 BVX, 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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LG12 BVX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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