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SD62 XWB

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XWB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,067 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 69,714 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 63,963 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,714 miles

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

gaiters torn on both front shock absorbers

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,460 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 XWB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD62 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

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

Is SD62 XWB safe to buy?

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