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SB12 MWX

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,306 mi
Last recorded106,306 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 MWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,783 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 94,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 88,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 82,498 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 78,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,659 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 44,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,304 miles

Offside Front side repeater intermittently inop

Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,091 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,208 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 15,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,693 miles

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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SB12 MWX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB12 MWX, 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 SB12 MWX registered?

SB12 MWX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is SB12 MWX safe to buy?

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