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LS12 BVA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 BVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 105,206 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,066 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 104,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,831 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 98,809 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,211 miles

Offside Front slight play inside rack -

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,221 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 78,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,001 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Under Tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,182 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 68,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,025 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,353 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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LS12 BVA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 LS12 BVA, 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 LS12 BVA registered?

LS12 BVA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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