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LH12 AHJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 AHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 64,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,674 miles

Both front shocker dust covers split

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 53,155 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 53,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 42,768 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside And Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 19,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LH12 AHJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LH12 AHJ, 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 LH12 AHJ registered?

LH12 AHJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LH12 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH12 AHJ 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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