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LG12 UBH

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 UBH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 71,834 miles

Brake pedal spongey

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 71,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pedal spongey

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 62,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,569 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 56,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,965 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 42,777 miles

Condensation nearside front headlamp

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 37,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 31,931 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 31,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 24,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,484 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,162 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 UBH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

LG12 UBH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LG12 UBH safe to buy?

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