CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM62 OCF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 OCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 78,753 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Headlamp unit is out of position causing aim to be low (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,421 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 56,889 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,978 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,424 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o.s.f and n.s.f shock absorbers have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,879 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 33,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit /split and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,115 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Fail 6 Mar 2017 30,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,147 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM62 OCF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM62 OCF, 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

How do I check the history of LM62 OCF?

You can check the full history of LM62 OCF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM62 OCF registered?

LM62 OCF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is LM62 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 OCF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM62 OCF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM62 OCF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.