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LR12 NPV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,356 mi
Last recorded83,356 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 83,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,495 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,788 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 63,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner & outer edge ( approx 3.5mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on inner & outer edge ( approx 4mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 42,368 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 42,191 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED built into mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 23,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 23,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 19,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,441 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 NPV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NPV, 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

How do I check the history of LR12 NPV?

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What year was LR12 NPV registered?

LR12 NPV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is LR12 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 NPV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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