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LR12 CNZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,865 mi
Last recorded59,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 59,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,887 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 50,446 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 42,794 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 37,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,202 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,242 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,840 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 17,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 CNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CNZ, 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

How do I check the history of LR12 CNZ?

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What year was LR12 CNZ registered?

LR12 CNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is LR12 CNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 CNZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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