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LG12 KXU

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 KXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 83,202 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 83,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 78,788 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 78,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 73,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,658 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 57,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,624 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 52,621 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 50,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,198 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,106 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 KXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 KXU registered?

LG12 KXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2012.

Is LG12 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 KXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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