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LN62 SVP

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,905 mi
Last recorded151,905 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 SVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 151,905 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 151,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 144,501 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

unable to determine if dpf has been tampered with

Pass 16 Sep 2023 140,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 140,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,024 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 110,284 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,555 miles

o/s front inner steering arm slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2016 75,555 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LN62 SVP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN62 SVP, 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 LN62 SVP registered?

LN62 SVP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LN62 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 SVP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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