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LC12 AYE

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,749 mi
Last recorded142,749 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 142,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 142,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 121,158 miles

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,655 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel slightly damaged

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,914 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 106,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 94,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 70,048 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,281 miles

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

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

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 AYE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC12 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

LC12 AYE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2012.

Is LC12 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 AYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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