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LG12 XSD

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XSD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 93,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 79,672 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen has a small chip

Fail 27 Apr 2024 79,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 r/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

windscreen has a small chip

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,081 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight play)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 73,074 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight play)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (wearing heavier on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 66,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,004 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 64,004 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,943 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 60,943 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,142 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 57,142 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XSD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

LG12 XSD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is LG12 XSD safe to buy?

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