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LJ12 SVU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,363 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,618 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,618 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles underside

Fail 1 Mar 2017 51,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted restricting inspection of vehicles underside

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 29,729 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 SVU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LJ12 SVU, 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 LJ12 SVU registered?

LJ12 SVU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is LJ12 SVU safe to buy?

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