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LC12 OKM

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,292 mi
Last recorded33,292 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, tyre from (0521) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, tyre from (0421) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, tyre from (0521) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, tyre from (0521) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, tyre from (0421) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, tyre from (0521) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,213 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 29,209 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,343 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 25,343 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 22,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 19,965 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 19,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 19,133 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

N/S rear child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 19,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

N/S rear child seat fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 18,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,014 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 11,557 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 OKM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

LC12 OKM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is LC12 OKM safe to buy?

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