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LP12 USZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,576 mi
Last recorded156,576 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 USZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 156,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 153,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 149,284 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 142,941 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,316 miles

Both front and n/s rear shocker covers perished

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 99,791 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 99,791 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,690 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 68,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,465 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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LP12 USZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LP12 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

LP12 USZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LP12 USZ safe to buy?

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