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LV12 OLA

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 95,911 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 95,911 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 67,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 58,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,840 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,820 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed / cracking / wearing /cracking on edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 27,232 miles

discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2016 27,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

o/s/r tyre nail in tread not leaking

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 OLA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OLA, 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 OLA registered?

LV12 OLA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is LV12 OLA safe to buy?

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