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LN62 SVX

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,915 mi
Last recorded157,915 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 SVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 157,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 153,463 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2024 148,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 138,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 124,111 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2019 119,064 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 119,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 106,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 93,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LN62 SVX 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 LN62 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

LN62 SVX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is LN62 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 SVX 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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