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SG62 AUR

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,189 mi
Last recorded88,189 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 AUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 88,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Nearside rear damper shroud insecure

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,030 miles

both front tyres heavily split cracked and perished 225/45/17 rsc

Pass 4 Sep 2023 73,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,463 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,664 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 64,664 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surfaces heavily pitted & corroded. Recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front & rear number plates loose at one end (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 60,969 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Repeater lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surfaces heavily pitted & corroded. Recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front & rear number plates loose at one end (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 50,925 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,360 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,920 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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SG62 AUR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SG62 AUR, 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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SG62 AUR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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