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MW12 LRL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 152,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 143,396 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2024 143,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2023 143,009 miles

Both Front Tyres Low

Engine Covers fitted

O/S/R Tyre worn Inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,266 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,708 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 125,108 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,258 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,502 miles

Both front tyres have a slight distortion in.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,502 miles

Both front tyres have a slight distortion in.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MW12 LRL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MW12 LRL, 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 MW12 LRL registered?

MW12 LRL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is MW12 LRL safe to buy?

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