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R18 SCU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 102,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 99,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 95,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 85,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on bald outer edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,121 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,379 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,375 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,146 miles

nearside front tyre 3/4mm and bald on edge

nearside rear tyre 3/4mm

offside front and offside rear tyre 2mm

rear pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,179 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R18 SCU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R18 SCU, 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 R18 SCU registered?

R18 SCU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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