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LV12 RJJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,784 mi
Last recorded110,784 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 110,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 110,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Jun 2025 101,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 94,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 94,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,437 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,272 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 77,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,744 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 72,744 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 61,837 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 61,837 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 28,409 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 25,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,646 miles

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

discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edge close to cord

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 RJJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

LV12 RJJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is LV12 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 RJJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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