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SP62 WLL

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,446 mi
Last recorded81,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WLL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,576 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 72,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front pads and service due on menu

Pass 25 Sep 2021 68,348 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

oil level low.

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

Pass 3 Oct 2020 65,861 miles

Vehicle due for a brake fluid change.

Vehicle service light illuminated.

Pass 13 May 2019 63,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,012 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2017 58,177 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,120 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,892 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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SP62 WLL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SP62 WLL, 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 SP62 WLL registered?

SP62 WLL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SP62 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 WLL 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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