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LO12 JVT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 JVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 160,656 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 160,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 150,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 140,647 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,585 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 132,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 129,374 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 129,229 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 122,221 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 122,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear park brake low

Pass 29 Jul 2020 114,609 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 114,609 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,450 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,760 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,134 miles

Front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,007 miles

Daytime lamp inoperative nearside front

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 JVT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LO12 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

LO12 JVT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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