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LV12 JKN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,366 mi
Last recorded119,366 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 JKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 119,366 miles

Nearside Front Day Time Running Bulb out

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 119,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Clasp Missing Under seat ? (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Excessive Delamination (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Clasp Missing Under seat ? (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Pattern. Possibly Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Clasp Missing Under seat ? (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day Time Running Bulb out

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 103,276 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative mandatory 2018 onwards

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 77,356 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,180 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,500 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,666 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 58,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,449 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,449 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 JKN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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