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LC12 FFS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,726 mi
Last recorded83,726 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,726 miles

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 83,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has reduced reserve travel

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,104 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 38,533 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 38,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and getting low

Pass 17 May 2017 34,042 miles

emissions to low no print out

Pass 6 May 2016 28,710 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 23,446 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 FFS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

LC12 FFS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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