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LX12 XCN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,315 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on both edge and clos to wear indicators (225/45r17)

Pass 22 Feb 2023 60,025 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,037 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on outer treads

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,328 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre 225/45r17 worn low (on wear indicators

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,061 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 43,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,877 miles

3mm tread depth OSR tyre

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XCN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XCN, 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 LX12 XCN registered?

LX12 XCN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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