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LP12 BHL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,769 mi
Last recorded77,769 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 BHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,769 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is in really bad condition , advise new discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Traction control button stiff to operate

Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,867 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Oct 2024 70,863 miles

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

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,470 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,262 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Sep 2021 52,262 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 52,262 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,899 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play on rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Split and Has a Cut In Tread Worn On edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 42,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,966 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,193 miles

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 BHL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LP12 BHL, 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 LP12 BHL registered?

LP12 BHL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is LP12 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 BHL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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