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LG62 DHP

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 DHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 127,897 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 127,897 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor is damaged

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 124,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor is damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 120,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play possible tracker end further investigation required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 116,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,019 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,879 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 115,879 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine has leakage of oil.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,685 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,803 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 41,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LG62 DHP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG62 DHP, 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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LG62 DHP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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