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LC12 CYJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,103 mi
Last recorded163,103 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 163,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 149,453 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 146,952 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 146,952 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 146,952 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,207 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 143,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 133,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlight has condensation

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering rack slight play detected at o/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Oct 2019 116,825 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering rack slight play detected at o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2018 98,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,570 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,520 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,550 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,884 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 44,813 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 CYJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

LC12 CYJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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