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SA12 SBU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,228 mi
Last recorded67,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 SBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 67,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 67,228 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 67,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,034 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 58,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 52,669 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 38,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,949 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 32,949 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,412 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,621 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,047 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer

Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,107 miles

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.

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

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