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LC12 CAU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,465 mi
Last recorded149,465 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 149,465 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 149,646 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT,TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALL,NO CORDS AT TIME OF TEST AND HAS NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 127,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT,TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT ON INNER WALL,NO CORDS AT TIME OF TEST AND HAS NAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 111,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,872 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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LC12 CAU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

LC12 CAU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LC12 CAU safe to buy?

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