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S1 TAK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 TAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,493 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,856 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 94,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,860 miles

undertrays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front wing dented

rear both shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 75,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside front wing dented

rear both shock absorbers slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,680 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 63,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,038 miles

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

Offside Front OSF tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S1 TAK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S1 TAK, 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 S1 TAK registered?

S1 TAK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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