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SL62 CVW

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 CVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,866 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 99,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge and heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily pitted and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,516 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 86,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also air leak on bead (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 83,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also air leak on bead (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,146 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,958 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded and fluctuating when applied

Fail 10 Aug 2017 71,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs very corroded

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded and fluctuating when applied

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,779 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 64,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,479 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 CVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CVW, 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 CVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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