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LO12 UNZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,609 mi
Last recorded36,609 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 UNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 36,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2025 35,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 33,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 30,984 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 30,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 28,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 25,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,478 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,504 miles

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO12 UNZ?

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What year was LO12 UNZ registered?

LO12 UNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is LO12 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 UNZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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