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LX12 XBR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 132,816 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 126,282 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

both rear shock absorbers outer dust covers insecure

small crack in windscreen (not with in 'A' zone area)

Pass 2 Dec 2023 119,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only and bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Recommend changing advisory tyres now

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only and bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Recommend changing advisory tyres now

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,911 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 103,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,514 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,180 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,485 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XBR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

LX12 XBR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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