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LC12 GYB

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 101,029 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front outer discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides have side skirts

Fail 8 Apr 2025 101,029 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front outer discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides have side skirts

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 97,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working LLB 434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,548 miles

under fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,144 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

wet test

Fail 19 Feb 2022 84,033 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

wet test

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,675 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,699 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 64,694 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,888 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,519 miles

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

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 GYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

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

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