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LC12 BZS

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,505 mi
Last recorded156,505 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 156,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,133 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,133 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,866 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 107,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 100,324 miles

Driver's seat belt erratic when pulling belt out of reel. Requires attention.

Nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

Offside rear tyre 2-3mm. tread remaining.

Pass 16 Apr 2016 83,855 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 83,855 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 64,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 BZS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZS, 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 LC12 BZS registered?

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

Is LC12 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 BZS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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