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S21 ABX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,832 mi
Last recorded108,832 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 ABX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,832 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 104,384 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 100,396 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,042 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 86,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 68,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,489 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,830 miles

Items hanging from rear view mirror (boxing gloves & crucifix) are not causing a serious restriction to driver's view at time of test

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 28,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front fog light is NOT working

under cover engine is loose

Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,170 miles

too clean for emissions test

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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S21 ABX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 S21 ABX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S21 ABX registered?

S21 ABX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is S21 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 ABX 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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