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LO12 UXB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,045 mi
Last recorded53,045 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 53,045 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Offside Front headlight water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 53,041 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Offside Front headlight water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 48,846 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in Tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 37,397 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 37,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 31,228 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 30,633 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 30,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,100 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage 205/55/16

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,372 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 13,069 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 UXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXB, 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

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What year was LO12 UXB registered?

LO12 UXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is LO12 UXB safe to buy?

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