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DG12 SWW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 117,620 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 111,890 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 94,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bothside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,666 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,818 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2018 64,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 53,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,006 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,846 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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DG12 SWW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 DG12 SWW, 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 DG12 SWW registered?

DG12 SWW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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