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LC12 CYW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,928 mi
Last recorded38,928 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 37,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,851 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 27,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 23,833 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 13,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,637 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 7,260 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 6,148 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 CYW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYW, 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

How do I check the history of LC12 CYW?

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What year was LC12 CYW registered?

LC12 CYW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is LC12 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 CYW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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