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LR12 NFC

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,767 mi
Last recorded93,767 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 93,767 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,560 miles

Rear rear adult seat belts not inspected (seats folded down)

Fail 21 Mar 2024 78,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear rear adult seat belts not inspected (seats folded down)

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,343 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 75,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake senza broken

Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,414 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

no oil showing on dip (top up)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 42,667 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 42,667 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,980 miles

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR12 NFC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR12 NFC, 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 LR12 NFC registered?

LR12 NFC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LR12 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 NFC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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