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LN12 TWM

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,433 mi
Last recorded75,433 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 TWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,381 miles

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

Slight engine / gearbox oil leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2024 68,374 miles

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

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

Slight engine / gearbox oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM and cracking in tread (225/45RF17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,625 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 225/45ZR17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 64,625 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 225/45ZR17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,988 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TWM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 LN12 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

LN12 TWM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LN12 TWM safe to buy?

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