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VE62 BWX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 BWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 125,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lamp has water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward control arm ball joint has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward control arm inner bush has very slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 120,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective There is water ingress. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,875 miles

brake pad warning light displayed on dash / n/s/f wear indicator lead damaged and not plugged into brake pad

slight wear / play o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2023 108,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,651 miles

play in offside inner steering arm joint

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,813 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,559 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 70,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,891 miles

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

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 33,754 miles

Wheels stick out past wheel arch.

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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VE62 BWX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc 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 VE62 BWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE62 BWX registered?

VE62 BWX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is VE62 BWX safe to buy?

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