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LT62 SZN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 SZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 122,324 miles

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 122,324 miles

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 117,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 111,812 miles

front exhaust flexy becoming weak

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 81,943 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,987 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 73,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,696 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,256 miles

Cut in tread pattern N/S/F tyre and slight sidewall damage.

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,334 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 44,334 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,850 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 SZN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LT62 SZN, 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 LT62 SZN registered?

LT62 SZN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LT62 SZN safe to buy?

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