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BD62 EFB

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 EFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,399 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,255 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 53,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 46,447 miles

Central Rear seat belt tangled in child seat

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

under body panels preventing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2018 38,358 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 38,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2016 25,082 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,981 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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BD62 EFB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD62 EFB, 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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BD62 EFB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is BD62 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 EFB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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