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LF12 AVC

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 AVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,595 miles

Chip on windscreen Offside lower + nearside

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing &worn&nail on (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,581 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,209 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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LF12 AVC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF12 AVC, 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 LF12 AVC registered?

LF12 AVC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LF12 AVC safe to buy?

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