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SA12 KLU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 KLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,824 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 116,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,549 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,011 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 2 Nov 2018 60,661 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,199 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 50,199 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake light staying on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,473 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges.

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 KLU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA12 KLU, 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 SA12 KLU registered?

SA12 KLU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SA12 KLU safe to buy?

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