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LG62 SBZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,091 mi
Last recorded155,091 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 155,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,259 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,314 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 58,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,112 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,927 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 SBZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG62 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

LG62 SBZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is LG62 SBZ safe to buy?

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