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LG12 WVM

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 113,818 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 109,527 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 109,527 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,602 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 93,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 83,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 61,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,930 miles

Rear Starting to split between tread bands.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 WVM 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 84.6%.

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 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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

LG12 WVM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LG12 WVM safe to buy?

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