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SL62 AHP

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,448 mi
Last recorded82,448 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 AHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 82,448 miles

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,909 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 75,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 65,270 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

oil leak

oil low

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 55,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 55,094 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 48,710 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 45,387 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 45,387 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front washers poor

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2017 41,056 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 41,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,205 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 36,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,427 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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SL62 AHP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL62 AHP, 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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SL62 AHP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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