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LR62 SEO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 SEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,119 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,932 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,107 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,321 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 53,562 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,632 miles

offside day time running light inop

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,063 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SEO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR62 SEO, 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.

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What year was LR62 SEO registered?

LR62 SEO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LR62 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 SEO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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