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BK12 SDZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 SDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 128,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 128,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 124,659 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,400 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,694 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,073 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2019 96,977 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2017 70,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 45,314 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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BK12 SDZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK12 SDZ, 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 BK12 SDZ registered?

BK12 SDZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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