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SA62 ECD

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,705 mi
Last recorded143,705 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 ECD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 143,705 miles

NSF lower front suspension arm inner bush starting to break up

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

OSF lower front suspension arm inner bush starting to break up

Pass 11 Oct 2024 126,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 112,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,259 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,370 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked/perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,399 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,512 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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SA62 ECD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA62 ECD, 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 SA62 ECD registered?

SA62 ECD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SA62 ECD safe to buy?

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