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LC62 SFK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,535 mi
Last recorded111,535 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 SFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 111,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 111,457 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,811 miles

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,910 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,869 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,035 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 63,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 56,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 8,435 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 4,023 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 SFK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC62 SFK, 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 LC62 SFK registered?

LC62 SFK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is LC62 SFK safe to buy?

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