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L12 SCA

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,048 mi
Last recorded86,048 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,127 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 85,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,682 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,682 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 37,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 225/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 33,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,011 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 30,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 23,347 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 26,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,721 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 8,211 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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L12 SCA is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 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 L12 SCA, 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 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L12 SCA registered?

L12 SCA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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