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S3 ALG

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,377 mi
Last recorded73,377 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 ALG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 73,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 69,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 65,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 58,305 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 54,459 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,911 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,407 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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S3 ALG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S3 ALG, 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 S3 ALG registered?

S3 ALG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is S3 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 ALG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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