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BG62 SSV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,509 mi
Last recorded134,509 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 SSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 125,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 109,672 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,290 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 103,290 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,850 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,531 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,505 miles

Engine covers fitted

Underytrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BG62 SSV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG62 SSV, 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 BG62 SSV registered?

BG62 SSV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is BG62 SSV safe to buy?

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