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LR12 BUF

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,037 mi
Last recorded89,037 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 BUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 88,596 miles

Front Washer pump worn/weak.

Offside Rear Handbrake low readings

Fail 7 May 2025 88,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine misfiring. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Washer pump worn/weak.

Offside Rear Handbrake low readings

Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,001 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake pads are wearing low discs are liped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

nearside rear child seat fitted can not fully check seat belt

offside front inner rack joint has sight play

Fail 9 Jul 2022 72,993 miles

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

nearside and offside front inner brake pads are wearing low discs are liped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

nearside rear child seat fitted can not fully check seat belt

offside front inner rack joint has sight play

Pass 14 Jun 2021 60,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 54,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,336 miles

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

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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LR12 BUF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR12 BUF, 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 LR12 BUF registered?

LR12 BUF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LR12 BUF safe to buy?

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