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LO12 HXA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,426 mi
Last recorded66,426 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 HXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 66,426 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 59,672 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 59,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,067 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 49,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and nail 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 36,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 31,981 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 31,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 21,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 15,998 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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LO12 HXA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LO12 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

LO12 HXA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is LO12 HXA safe to buy?

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