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LG12 HVY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 135,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 119,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 119,092 miles

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

Offside Steering component deformed Rack Arm / Track Rod End (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,306 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 107,305 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,432 miles

N/S Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Top Bracket Breaking Away (1.7.5a)

O/S Front Tyre Wearing on Edges

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 87,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Top Bracket Breaking Away (1.7.5a)

O/S Front Tyre Wearing on Edges

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,112 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,985 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,211 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 23,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 HVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 LG12 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

LG12 HVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LG12 HVY safe to buy?

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