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LN62 SVV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,378 mi
Last recorded148,378 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 SVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 148,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,045 miles

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 11 Oct 2024 133,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,231 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 84,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,337 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 56,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,930 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,930 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewalls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,806 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,659 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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LN62 SVV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SVV, 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

How do I check the history of LN62 SVV?

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What year was LN62 SVV registered?

LN62 SVV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is LN62 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 SVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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