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LR12 MUW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,627 mi
Last recorded69,627 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 MUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 69,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 67,420 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 67,420 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 65,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 65,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,215 miles

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

engine undertrays damp in oil

tip of engine oil dipstick broken

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,966 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 47,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,947 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel studs (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,733 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

vehicle wet

Pass 21 Jan 2017 32,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,813 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 27,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,977 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 MUW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

LR12 MUW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is LR12 MUW safe to buy?

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