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SP12 LGK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,121 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,812 miles

Petrol weeping from filler neck to fuel tank

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 80,667 miles

All discs corroded and pads low inner edge

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Exhaust has slight leak at flexi

Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,897 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

both front and offside rear tyre valves perished

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

offside front tyre perished and outer edge worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,865 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,268 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 22,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn on edges cracked and perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 12,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 LGK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP12 LGK, 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 SP12 LGK registered?

SP12 LGK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 LGK safe to buy?

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