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LC12 YFS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 52,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 51,955 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 51,275 miles

Nearside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Offside Front bellows split on front shock absorber

Pass 7 Nov 2022 50,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,371 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,177 miles

oil leaking from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 43,281 miles

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

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 38,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 33,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,579 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 25,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 18,952 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 YFS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 YFS registered?

LC12 YFS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is LC12 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 YFS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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