CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC61 VCT

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,337 mi
Last recorded72,337 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 VCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 72,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,905 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 May 2024 64,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,908 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres from 2mm-3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 51,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,353 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,535 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 41,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,128 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,231 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 28,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,633 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 25,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,901 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC61 VCT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC61 VCT, 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

How do I check the history of LC61 VCT?

You can check the full history of LC61 VCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC61 VCT registered?

LC61 VCT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is LC61 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 VCT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC61 VCT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC61 VCT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.