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M24 SPT

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,867 mi
Last recorded216,867 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 SPT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 216,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 216,848 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 211,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 211,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to suspect drive chain fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 201,646 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 201,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 185,719 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 185,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 166,795 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Nov 2021 166,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2020 153,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,442 miles

Offside Front bulb access cover missing from wheel arch

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 124,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front bulb access cover missing from wheel arch

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 123,435 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 105,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,059 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 63,059 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,603 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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M24 SPT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M24 SPT, 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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M24 SPT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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