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MR03 SNP

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,044 mi
Last recorded78,044 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR03 SNP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 67,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,747 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 60,382 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 49,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,518 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 44,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 35,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,598 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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MR03 SNP 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 92.3%.

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 MR03 SNP, 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 MR03 SNP registered?

MR03 SNP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is MR03 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR03 SNP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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