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LG12 OBY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,037 mi
Last recorded220,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 220,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 213,362 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 213,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 195,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside daytime running light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 177,255 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 177,255 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 160,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 112,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 103,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 95,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,078 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,078 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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 OBY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

LG12 OBY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LG12 OBY safe to buy?

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