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SO12 LKX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 75,270 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 67,580 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 49,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 49,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 14,118 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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SO12 LKX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO12 LKX, 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 SO12 LKX registered?

SO12 LKX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SO12 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 LKX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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