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LP12 VPV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,269 mi
Last recorded112,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 VPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,269 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 112,269 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 100,339 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,700 miles

emissions to low to read on smoke meter

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 85,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,250 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 70,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 62,767 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 62,765 miles

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 9 Oct 2017 51,973 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 51,694 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,110 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 42,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,596 miles

Cut in Nearside front tyre (not exposing cords)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,287 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 VPV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

LP12 VPV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is LP12 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 VPV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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