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C2 LCB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,472 mi
Last recorded170,472 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 LCB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 170,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2025 166,199 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front inner end has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 154,541 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 143,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 135,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 125,224 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 125,224 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s front, o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 116,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,918 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Off side and near side rear discs slightly pitted

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,426 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 85,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,703 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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C2 LCB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 C2 LCB, 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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C2 LCB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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