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E19 SWE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,780 mi
Last recorded147,780 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 SWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 124,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension arms slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 109,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,018 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 109,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,369 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 94,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,414 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 worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 93,414 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 92,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

park brake lamp on

tyre pressure lamp light on

Fail 8 Feb 2020 92,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

park brake lamp on

tyre pressure lamp light on

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,648 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,648 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,581 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,685 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,905 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,681 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,840 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,966 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E19 SWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E19 SWE, 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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E19 SWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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