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LR12 KOD

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 122,414 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 122,410 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 119,634 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,974 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 100,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,810 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,745 miles

unable to detect emisions

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,884 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded and pitted

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,985 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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LR12 KOD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

LR12 KOD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is LR12 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 KOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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