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LS62 FJO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,878 mi
Last recorded100,878 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 FJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 81,827 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 61,226 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 61,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,191 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 51,191 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2019 43,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,719 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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LS62 FJO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS62 FJO, 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 LS62 FJO registered?

LS62 FJO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is LS62 FJO safe to buy?

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