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LO12 EEV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 EEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 73,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 70,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 53,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 37,523 miles

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,606 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Cut in tyre tread

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 26,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Cut in tyre tread

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,696 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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LO12 EEV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LO12 EEV, 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 LO12 EEV registered?

LO12 EEV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is LO12 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 EEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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