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RO12 LCY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,998 mi
Last recorded36,998 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 LCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,998 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 34,854 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 34,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,824 miles

coolant leak

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,150 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 7 Mar 2020 26,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,148 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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RO12 LCY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RO12 LCY, 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 RO12 LCY registered?

RO12 LCY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is RO12 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 LCY 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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