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G15 SBN

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 51,851 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 51,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,011 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 50,010 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 44,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,937 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,201 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,553 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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G15 SBN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G15 SBN, 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 G15 SBN registered?

G15 SBN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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