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SH62 TEJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,049 mi
Last recorded71,049 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,049 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 55,905 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,798 miles

Front Washer jet spray poor leaking washer jet

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,326 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel requires adjustment due to travel

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front 2.9mm and wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 23,776 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 11,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 7,114 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 7,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TEJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SH62 TEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH62 TEJ registered?

SH62 TEJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SH62 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 TEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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