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LX62 XRZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,324 mi
Last recorded174,324 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 174,324 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 163,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 137,510 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2023 137,508 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some componentrs

slight play off side front steering / suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,832 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering/suspension

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2019 45,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering/suspension

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,061 miles

Offside Front very slight play in steering

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,209 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish (made in 2012)

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish (made in 2012)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish (made in 2012)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 6,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,675 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 4,578 miles

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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LX62 XRZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX62 XRZ, 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 XRZ registered?

LX62 XRZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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