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LX62 FWL

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,515 mi
Last recorded66,515 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 FWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Led (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres have small cut to the tread

Fail 24 Mar 2026 66,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Led (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres have small cut to the tread

Rear wiper blade has split

Pass 22 Apr 2025 57,386 miles

Rear Both rear tyres wearing very low on tread, border line pass need changing asap

Pass 23 Apr 2024 48,961 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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LX62 FWL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX62 FWL, 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 LX62 FWL registered?

LX62 FWL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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