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LR12 KZH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,469 mi
Last recorded101,469 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 101,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 96,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,042 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front both ns and os: shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split / insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim. led unit. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

most underbody components / panels covered in oil

Fail 5 Jun 2021 91,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

FAILED PARK BRAKE RESULTS: Parking brake item Result: 110 / 120 KgF Brake efficiency 15% Brake lock 0% Parking brake test fail

Front both ns and os: shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated / split / insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time of inspection: not very bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

most underbody components / panels covered in oil

Pass 27 May 2020 85,756 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall, but cords not exposed

poor delivery from offside screenwash jet

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2017 68,016 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KZH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

LR12 KZH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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