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LN12 SHX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,617 mi
Last recorded87,617 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 SHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,702 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,430 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 77,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached already (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 66,631 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2021 66,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,521 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,324 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 31,324 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,995 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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LN12 SHX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN12 SHX, 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 LN12 SHX registered?

LN12 SHX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LN12 SHX safe to buy?

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