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S55 AHR

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,659 mi
Last recorded39,659 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 AHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 39,659 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 39,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel And slight play at o/s/f (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2025 39,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 38,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 37,144 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 37,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,015 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,359 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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S55 AHR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 S55 AHR, 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 S55 AHR registered?

S55 AHR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is S55 AHR safe to buy?

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