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DG62 LCL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,608 mi
Last recorded109,608 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 LCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 109,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,939 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,336 miles

both front tyres badly worn at edges

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,174 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,616 miles

both front tyres bald at outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,830 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,996 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,327 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,957 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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DG62 LCL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DG62 LCL, 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 DG62 LCL registered?

DG62 LCL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DG62 LCL safe to buy?

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