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SX62 LWE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX62 LWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,195 miles

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

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,401 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,535 miles

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,661 miles

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,405 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 38,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,279 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,716 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 23,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 18,063 miles

under trays fitted

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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SX62 LWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SX62 LWE, 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 SX62 LWE registered?

SX62 LWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is SX62 LWE safe to buy?

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