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LR62 HTX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,071 mi
Last recorded72,071 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 HTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 72,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 38,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f inner (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 25,052 miles

both front tyre wearing out from edge

Fail 3 Sep 2016 25,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre wearing out from edge

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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LR62 HTX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LR62 HTX, 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 LR62 HTX registered?

LR62 HTX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LR62 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 HTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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