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DL12 SYX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 SYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,115 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,461 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,927 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 71,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,228 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on outer shoulder edge

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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DL12 SYX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DL12 SYX, 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 DL12 SYX registered?

DL12 SYX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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