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LR12 MJX

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,810 mi
Last recorded84,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 MJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,810 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr & nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 75,930 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,652 miles

nearside front headlamp has water inside it

Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,837 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 65,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,367 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover

under tray

Pass 24 May 2019 58,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 52,472 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,262 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 MJX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX registered?

LR12 MJX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is LR12 MJX safe to buy?

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