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LJ12 LRX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,747 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 63,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 66,261 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,007 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 55,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,480 miles

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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LJ12 LRX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ12 LRX, 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

How do I check the history of LJ12 LRX?

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What year was LJ12 LRX registered?

LJ12 LRX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is LJ12 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 LRX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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