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LX12 XCP

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XCP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 77,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 69,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,668 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,920 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise front o/s tyre cracking in treads

Advise o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,308 miles

Offside Front tyre worn and perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 10 Jul 2019 56,174 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn and perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,325 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing & badly worn outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perishing & badly worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 45,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,582 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,423 miles

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 XCP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCP, 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 XCP registered?

LX12 XCP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LX12 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 XCP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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