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LR12 KOH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,128 mi
Last recorded118,128 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 118,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 118,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear alloy buckled

Offside Rear number plate lamp intensity poor

sqeaky aux belt

Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,337 miles

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Pass 3 Feb 2023 78,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 78,316 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 72,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger removed ()

Nearside Front Fog Lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 61,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tread depth very close to min thickness (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Exposing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 35,981 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 KOH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR12 KOH, 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.

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What year was LR12 KOH registered?

LR12 KOH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is LR12 KOH safe to buy?

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