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LG62 SGU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,665 mi
Last recorded172,665 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 SGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 172,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 172,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 154,429 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 22 Aug 2023 132,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 132,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 91,384 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 91,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 81,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 69,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,283 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nsr tyre has screw in

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 SGU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

LG62 SGU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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