4th May, 2025 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction
2012 McLaren MP4 12C
Only 15,000 warranted miles with a full McLaren service history and a full carbon interior pack
Registration – OE12 YHU
Chassis No. – SBM11AAC3CW000230
M.O.T. – February 2026
Odometer – 15,979
The “McLaren Project Four” or MP4 12C was launched in 2011 but became known as the “12C” from April 2012. ‘OE12YHU’ is a 2012 example of this stunning 200mph plus British supercar with an innovative carbon fibre construction. With just 15,000 warranted miles covered to date together with a full McLaren service history, it is hard to imagine a more desirable example. With just four owners to date and a host of desirable options, including an interior carbon fibre upgrade, ‘OE12YHU’ is complete with a long, advisory free MOT until February 2026. What’s more, ‘OE12YHU’ has never attracted an MOT advisory, further underscoring its optimum mechanical condition. With just 3,400 12C’s ever built and a heritage and history like McLaren behind it, the 12C is an investment that satisfies both head and heart.
The McLaren 12C is built around an innovative carbon fibre “MonoCell” which weighs just 75kgs and was deemed so beneficial that McLaren invested £127 million in its development. This is paired with a carbon fibre composite chassis and a 3,798cc V8 rear mounted engine producing a mighty 592 bhp at 7,000 rpm. A sublime specification. ‘OE12YHU’ presents in the desirable and optional Elite exterior colour of Supernova Silver and is notable for it's big, air gulping front grill and impressively wide side “gills.” ‘OE12YHU’ squats on the optional, 12% lighter, Light Forged alloy wheels in a 19-inch configuration at the front and 20-inch at the rear. The 12C’s cabin is surprisingly spacious for a supercar, a feat achieved by situating the seats as close to the centre of the car as possible. The cabin exhibits other high cost options including the full leather two tone upholstery in Carbon Black and Saddle Tan. This is accompanied by the Carbon Fibre interior upgrade to switch packs, steering wheel spokes and centre console.
The M838T 3.8-litre V8 twin turbocharged, rear mounted engine is a true powerhouse in both literal and metaphorical terms. That mighty power output is accompanied by 443 Ib-ft of torque which is transmitted to the rear wheels via the seven-speed + R Seamless Shift Gearbox (SSG). The dynamics of this supercar are further enhanced by ProActive Chassis Control (PCC) with hydraulic roll control and adaptive damping. Both the highly specified transmission and suspension can be deployed in three distinct modes – Normal, Sport and Track. An open differential further aids the deployment of the huge power and torque.
In summary:
· A 200mph plus McLaren supercar with just 15,000 warranted miles to date.
· A full and diligent McLaren service history.
· Complete with a number of expensive and desirable options both inside and out.
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Auction: The Bolesworth Castle May 2025 Classic, Performance & Supercar Auction, 4th May, 2025
Our May auction of classic, performance and supercars
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Saturday 3rd May,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 4th May, 9am - 12 noon
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