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YE12 LZC

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,622 mi
Last recorded100,622 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 100,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,471 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2021 73,076 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2019 60,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,131 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 30,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,305 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)

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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YE12 LZC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE12 LZC, 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 YE12 LZC registered?

YE12 LZC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is YE12 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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