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LX62 XXN

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,506 mi
Last recorded95,506 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,506 miles

Coolant leak Reservoir ()

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 95,506 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Reservoir ()

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 81,292 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,037 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 58,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,597 miles

Coolant leak signs of coolant loss around gearbox area? ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [Inner pads] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 53,597 miles

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

Coolant leak signs of coolant loss around gearbox area? ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [Inner pads] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,455 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,303 miles

Offside Rear 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 11 Mar 2019 36,251 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 27,735 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 27,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,580 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 XXN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XXN, 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 LX62 XXN registered?

LX62 XXN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LX62 XXN safe to buy?

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