MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front front bumper bar badly damaged , evidence of accident damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front grill smashed and loose
Offside Front grill smashed and loose
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
headlight aim only just made adjustment due to damage on front of vehicle
Front front bumper bar badly damaged , evidence of accident damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front grill smashed and loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front grill smashed and loose
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
headlight aim only just made adjustment due to damage on front of vehicle
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam no switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam no switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all position lamps unable to be turned on due to no switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no switch (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front front bumper bar badly damaged , evidence of accident damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front grill smashed and loose
Offside Front grill smashed and loose
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated INNER (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA12 SBU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?
SA12 SBU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.
Is SA12 SBU safe to buy?
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