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LV12 CZG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,304 mi
Last recorded47,304 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 CZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 47,304 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 35,354 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 25,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 20,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,620 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 26,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 20,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 6,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 6,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 5,148 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 4,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 3,875 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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LV12 CZG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LV12 CZG, 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 LV12 CZG registered?

LV12 CZG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LV12 CZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 CZG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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