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LG12 XTL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,024 mi
Last recorded77,024 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

dash board showing fault brakes pass time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2026 77,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

dash board showing fault brakes pass time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 71,230 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 69,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 67,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 59,444 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 59,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 54,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,927 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on outside of the tread

Pass 17 Dec 2016 48,013 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

emissions too low to register during test

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,077 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front outer tyre tread starting to wear low

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XTL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

LG12 XTL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2012.

Is LG12 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 XTL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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