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LV12 UCO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,977 mi
Last recorded104,977 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 102,219 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,916 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,427 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 92,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,741 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,584 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 65,548 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,151 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 48,070 miles

Nearside Front Advise Catalyst heat shield broken at lower mounting rattling but not going to fall off.

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage Slight play at inner rack joint area. (2.3.4c)

Fail 13 May 2016 48,069 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Right mirror indicator lamp not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Advise Catalyst heat shield broken at lower mounting rattling but not going to fall off.

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage Slight play at inner rack joint area. (2.3.4c)

Pass 27 May 2015 36,675 miles

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

discs worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm

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 UCO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

LV12 UCO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LV12 UCO safe to buy?

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