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LC62 SDY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 SDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 111,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 107,400 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 101,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 91,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 77,930 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bottom covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

front bottom cover damaged/deteriorated but not likely to become detached

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,128 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 65,128 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,117 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,682 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,632 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,813 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,641 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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LC62 SDY 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 85.7%.

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 LC62 SDY, 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 LC62 SDY registered?

LC62 SDY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is LC62 SDY safe to buy?

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