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LX12 WUO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2026 73,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside daytime running light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 69,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 53,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 48,837 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 44,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,729 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 37,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016
Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 19,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LX12 WUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX12 WUO, 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 LX12 WUO registered?

LX12 WUO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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