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DN62 DPX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 DPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 125,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 109,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 109,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,974 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 65,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,989 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,174 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and low tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and low tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and low tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 26,843 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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DN62 DPX 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 DN62 DPX, 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 DN62 DPX registered?

DN62 DPX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DN62 DPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 DPX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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