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12 SE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 SE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 4 Nov 2025 75,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,937 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,386 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,832 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,139 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,790 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,749 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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12 SE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 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 12 SE, 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 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 SE registered?

12 SE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is 12 SE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 SE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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