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LO12 UNY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,249 mi
Last recorded43,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 UNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 43,249 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 42,492 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 41,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 34,274 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 34,274 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,929 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 31,929 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bot side front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 16,049 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep to cords

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,049 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep to cords

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 UNY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY registered?

LO12 UNY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LO12 UNY safe to buy?

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