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SA12 GGO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 GGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,073 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 71,056 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 71,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,684 miles

Front bumper slightly loose

Front under tray missing

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

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door sill damaged

Nearside flooring has accident damage

Nearside under trays damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) unable to see inside of steering rack boot ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has been standing

Fail 25 Feb 2021 63,672 miles

Front Bumper insecure also front wheel liners (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer door sill damaged/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front under tray missing

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

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside door sill damaged

Nearside flooring has accident damage

Nearside under trays damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) unable to see inside of steering rack boot ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

battery flat

vehicle has been standing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn , lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 27,679 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,437 miles

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

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

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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SA12 GGO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA12 GGO, 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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SA12 GGO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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