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LB62 CVV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 CVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 132,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps have slight condensation

Oil leak

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,663 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 129,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 121,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front flexible brake hose is missing the holding lock

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,505 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 103,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 92,444 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,257 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre on edge slightly wearing worn,may require to attention

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to background print (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to background print (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,514 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,555 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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LB62 CVV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB62 CVV, 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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LB62 CVV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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