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LR12 VKX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,034 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 133,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 122,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 113,956 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 105,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,742 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,297 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,603 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

LR12 VKX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LR12 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 VKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR12 VKX have outstanding finance?

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