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LC12 OOV

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,696 mi
Last recorded67,696 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 57,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 57,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020
Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,401 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,226 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 30,534 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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LC12 OOV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 OOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 OOV registered?

LC12 OOV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is LC12 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 OOV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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