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LC12 LLF

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,079 mi
Last recorded152,079 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 152,079 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 145,054 miles

advise o/s/f tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2024 142,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak diff

Fail 8 Oct 2024 142,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak diff

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,094 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly lower effort on application

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly lower effort on application

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,569 miles

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

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

both front tyres have low tread on the outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres have low tread on the outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,519 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,519 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Covers fitted under the car

Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,635 miles

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

Covers under the car

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 56,635 miles

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

Covers under the car

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,500 miles

Child seat hinders full belt check & under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

Front brake discs have worn & lipped (see inner-faces & refr2spec)

Front tyres have feathered away & o/s rear worn to approx:: 3mm

Fail 21 Apr 2016 47,500 miles

Child seat hinders full belt check & under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

Front brake discs have worn & lipped (see inner-faces & refr2spec)

Front tyres have feathered away & o/s rear worn to approx:: 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LLF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

LC12 LLF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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