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SL62 FDP

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,030 mi
Last recorded122,030 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FDP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 122,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 22 Jul 2025 115,160 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

knock from front suspension but no play found

Fail 22 Jul 2025 115,152 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

knock from front suspension but no play found

Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front offside play at steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,957 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf front arm rear bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,911 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,605 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 47,604 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 37,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,641 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,900 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 FDP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL62 FDP, 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 FDP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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