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LV12 PXA

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,192 mi
Last recorded156,192 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 156,192 miles

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

damage to both rear quarters

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daylight running light not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 145,842 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside day time running lamp not working

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 138,079 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 137,635 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,515 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 124,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 117,331 miles

Sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2021 117,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,367 miles

Rear Parking brake only just meet required performanc

Pass 16 May 2019 96,180 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 84,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 84,050 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor (1.9.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 30 May 2017 73,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,212 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 PXA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXA, 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 PXA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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