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MV12 LMX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 LMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 84,803 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has slight misting but not obscuring light output

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 78,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,808 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 60,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 30,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 19,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,974 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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MV12 LMX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 MV12 LMX, 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 MV12 LMX registered?

MV12 LMX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 LMX safe to buy?

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