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LG62 FLJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 117,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 117,499 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,993 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 102,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 88,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 88,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2019 70,526 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime Running Lamp inoperative

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,387 miles

Offside Front Daytime Running Light inoperative

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 59,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2 nails in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime Running Light inoperative

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,662 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 45,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,512 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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LG62 FLJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FLJ, 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 LG62 FLJ registered?

LG62 FLJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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