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LT62 GDZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,499 mi
Last recorded158,499 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 GDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 158,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 154,907 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 123,344 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 99,285 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,527 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust joint worn

Fail 9 Oct 2019 92,527 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower exhaust joint worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 82,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,552 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 72,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 60,575 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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LT62 GDZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LT62 GDZ, 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 LT62 GDZ registered?

LT62 GDZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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