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LV12 PFE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,733 mi
Last recorded66,733 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 PFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 66,733 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,313 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2024 58,495 miles

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

pad warning on pads good sensor broken

play in offside steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2024 58,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 khumo (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 2x433 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blew out and cleared jets (3.5 (a))

pad warning on pads good sensor broken

play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,586 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 47,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 dunlop mfs (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 41,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,252 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,277 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 27,277 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 23,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,742 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 14,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,297 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 PFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc 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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

LV12 PFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is LV12 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 PFE 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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