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LF62 XFL

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,295 mi
Last recorded170,295 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 170,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake sensor wire broken

Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,977 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 152,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 133,953 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 133,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Apr 2022 133,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 122,980 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 122,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 112,718 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs are rusty

Fail 12 May 2020 112,718 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs are rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,309 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,342 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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LF62 XFL is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF62 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF62 XFL registered?

LF62 XFL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is LF62 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF62 XFL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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