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LF62 XFU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 XFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,687 miles

Offside Front play in rack end

Pass 10 Sep 2021 115,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,032 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Sep 2019 93,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,186 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both discs scored (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LF62 XFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF62 XFU, 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 LF62 XFU registered?

LF62 XFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LF62 XFU safe to buy?

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