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LC12 AWU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,670 mi
Last recorded107,670 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,787 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 105,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 94,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,642 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 79,724 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn/scrubbed outer tread

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,243 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn/scrubbed outer tread

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,647 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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LC12 AWU 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 LC12 AWU, 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 LC12 AWU registered?

LC12 AWU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is LC12 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 AWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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