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LP12 AZT

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 AZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 172,014 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 155,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 148,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 125,619 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 125,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 77,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,186 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 63,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,713 miles

bothside front brake disc/s worn thin.

bothside rear tyre/s worn thin.

differential seal leak oil.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 48,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bothside front brake disc/s worn thin.

bothside rear brake disc/s worn deed should replace /marginal pass.

bothside rear tyre/s worn thin.

differential seal leak oil.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

offside rear brake pad/s worn thin.

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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LP12 AZT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LP12 AZT, 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 LP12 AZT registered?

LP12 AZT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LP12 AZT safe to buy?

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