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LS12 TWW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,698 mi
Last recorded182,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 TWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 182,698 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 175,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 167,547 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 158,348 miles

Offside Front steering arm has a slight play

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 138,055 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Fail 8 Feb 2019 138,055 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,496 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 104,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 61,694 miles

NSR tyre valve cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 TWW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LS12 TWW, 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 LS12 TWW registered?

LS12 TWW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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