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LM12 MVY

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,352 mi
Last recorded107,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 MVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 107,352 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,101 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,427 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 97,427 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both have light source reduced, due to the lens covering the bulbs (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 91,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 91,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,313 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2021 77,195 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,573 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,072 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking and cut in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,278 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,037 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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LM12 MVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM12 MVY, 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 LM12 MVY registered?

LM12 MVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2012.

Is LM12 MVY safe to buy?

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