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LT12 VVY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,177 mi
Last recorded176,177 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 176,177 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2023 162,944 miles

Nearside Front day light running light not working

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 162,943 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have had L.E.D conversion's (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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Nearside Front day light running light not working

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 154,370 miles

nearside front drl lamp not working

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 3 May 2022 154,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front drl lamp not working

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2021 134,835 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 125,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 117,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,577 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,313 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,708 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 VVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LT12 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

LT12 VVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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