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LG12 XHP

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,210 mi
Last recorded134,210 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 134,210 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock worn (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front condensation in lamp

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock worn (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 127,473 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2025 127,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AS MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 111,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,959 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,115 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,102 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,063 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XHP, 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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LG12 XHP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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