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LV12 FJC

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,989 mi
Last recorded57,989 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 57,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,966 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 55,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 54,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,957 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 50,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,065 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,417 miles

Both front tyres worn on (inner) edges

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 41,417 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on (inner) edges

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 39,802 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,928 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,896 miles

Engine cover fitted Under trays fitted

Front brake pads getting low Front brake discs worn with a lip

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,551 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,179 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,823 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

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 FJC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

LV12 FJC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LV12 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 FJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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