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LN62 XEG

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 XEG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded within vents & hub of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,135 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,181 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,066 miles

n/s/f tyre weathered and cracking on outside sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outside egde's

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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LN62 XEG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LN62 XEG, 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 LN62 XEG registered?

LN62 XEG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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