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LT12 VTV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,225 mi
Last recorded70,225 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 55,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 53,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,483 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,838 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 46,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

only official stickers such as parking permits allowed in drivers view

Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,376 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 33,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly lipped (3.5.1g)

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,449 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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LT12 VTV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT12 VTV, 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 LT12 VTV registered?

LT12 VTV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LT12 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT12 VTV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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