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SH62 SBU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 SBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 123,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

drivers front door intermittently not opening

front bumper damaged

nearside rear arch / door damaged

rear bumper damaged

under trays / under shields loose

Fail 4 Jul 2025 123,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

drivers front door intermittently not opening

front bumper damaged

nearside rear arch / door damaged

rear bumper damaged

under trays / under shields loose

Pass 10 Jul 2024 118,479 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack and cracking noise internally in rack

Pass 11 Jul 2023 109,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 109,534 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wingmirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative hand brake does not work (1.1.6 (d))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/45/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 92,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,906 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 May 2017 64,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 56,386 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm

Fail 30 May 2016 56,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,154 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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SH62 SBU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc 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 SH62 SBU, 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 SH62 SBU registered?

SH62 SBU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SH62 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 SBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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