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LC62 TKZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,114 mi
Last recorded205,114 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 TKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 205,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf going into calliper plastic coating damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play osf rack arm close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower front facing inner arm bushes worn parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 205,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf going into calliper plastic coating damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play osf rack arm close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf lower front facing inner arm bushes worn parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 185,993 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shock feel weak (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

osf steering rack worn

Fail 23 Jan 2023 185,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm [poss rack worn] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shock feel weak (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 177,529 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf both inner arm bushes worn / nsf front facing inner arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 162,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play play osf rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts worn rear split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 148,090 miles

nsf tyre stepping inner edge

play at osf rack

Fail 27 Dec 2019 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm worn or poss rack worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nsf tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,530 miles

movement osf lower inner arm bushes [found on shaker plate] slight play osf rack arm

Fail 7 Jan 2019 120,530 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

movement osf lower inner arm bushes [found on shaker plate] slight play osf rack arm

Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,484 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,551 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 TKZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

LC62 TKZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is LC62 TKZ safe to buy?

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