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SA12 VBB

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,148 mi
Last recorded68,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 VBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,148 miles

Full sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Nearside Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges - raised edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges - raised edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge -raised edge tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,565 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 53,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing on outer edge and cracking on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,580 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 37,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 34,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 29,511 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 14,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 13,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VBB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SA12 VBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA12 VBB registered?

SA12 VBB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is SA12 VBB safe to buy?

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