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LC12 XSP

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,197 mi
Last recorded115,197 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 XSP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 115,197 miles

all 4 tyres perished, and over 10 years old

Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has water ingress and condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has water ingress and condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,590 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 94,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,510 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,871 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 63,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 63,339 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 52,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 52,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn near to cords outer edge!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,545 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,583 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 XSP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

LC12 XSP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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