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LP12 NWD

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,077 mi
Last recorded74,077 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 NWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,889 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 70,889 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 61,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 58,080 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,907 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 55,069 miles

Offside Front slight play o.s.front tier rod end

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,336 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 40,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre side wall rubber cute

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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LP12 NWD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LP12 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

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

Is LP12 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 NWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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