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LV12 JHA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,710 mi
Last recorded107,710 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 JHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,710 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen has chips

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,340 miles

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

window has some chips

Pass 13 Nov 2023 95,413 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute door mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,413 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute door mirror (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,874 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,193 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,468 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 64,468 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 41,690 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,383 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,182 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 JHA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHA, 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 LV12 JHA registered?

LV12 JHA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is LV12 JHA safe to buy?

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