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LR12 CNX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,687 mi
Last recorded66,687 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 CNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 66,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 66,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn temperamental, potentially loose wiring, advise repair

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable 225/45/17 RF

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,020 miles

Offside side repeater not functioning as intended

Pass 18 Aug 2024 51,140 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2024 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,169 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 22,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,526 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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LR12 CNX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LR12 CNX, 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 CNX registered?

LR12 CNX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 CNX safe to buy?

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