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PH11 LXO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,921 mi
Last recorded103,921 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH11 LXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,965 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 98,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case dropped down. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case dropped down. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case dropped down. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case dropped down. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,506 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,530 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn away inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,530 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn away inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

can't fully check boot load area as quite full

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

can't fully check boot load area as quite full

Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,665 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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PH11 LXO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PH11 LXO, 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 PH11 LXO registered?

PH11 LXO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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