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LJ62 EXF

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,965 mi
Last recorded63,965 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 EXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,965 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,359 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 54,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower susspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS loom rubbing on tyre. Re-secured. (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 47,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 41,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,815 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 21 Aug 2019 35,815 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2018 29,421 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No access to rear seats due to luggage

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,663 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,763 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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LJ62 EXF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LJ62 EXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ62 EXF registered?

LJ62 EXF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LJ62 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ62 EXF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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