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SD62 XVE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,654 mi
Last recorded82,654 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 82,654 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn on edge

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,596 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,523 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,183 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight play in inner rack

Fail 28 Sep 2022 73,178 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,537 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,003 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 43,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,270 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 39,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,506 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,344 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,697 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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SD62 XVE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SD62 XVE, 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 SD62 XVE registered?

SD62 XVE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SD62 XVE safe to buy?

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