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R12 SKT

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,497 mi
Last recorded121,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 SKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,786 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 108,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2mm & worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge reading 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear number plate lamps illuminating but not a lot of light showing on number plate . Advise replacing

Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,824 miles

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Fail 20 Jan 2023 99,824 miles

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

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,573 miles

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

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

engine bay covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers & undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,066 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 10 Oct 2020 82,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 74,386 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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R12 SKT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R12 SKT, 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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R12 SKT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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