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LR62 SDO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 63,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,256 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 43,911 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 43,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

service light on.

Pass 25 May 2018 30,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,976 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,115 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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LR62 SDO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LR62 SDO, 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 SDO registered?

LR62 SDO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is LR62 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 SDO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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