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SV62 UBG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 UBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 73,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 69,536 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,536 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 43,949 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 16,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,326 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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SV62 UBG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV62 UBG, 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 SV62 UBG registered?

SV62 UBG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SV62 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 UBG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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