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SB12 UFM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,838 mi
Last recorded143,838 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 UFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 143,838 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush split + unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (ns dull/dirty) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS light on for osr tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2026 143,697 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush split + unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 1.7mm + bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (ns dull/dirty) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS light on for osr tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation in lamp affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge/2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch slightly deteriorated ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 129,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm front bush unbonded/detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation in lamp affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front rubber bush deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge/2mm in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights switch slightly deteriorated ()

Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 left NOTE pad sensor is disconnected! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 114,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 left NOTE pad sensor is disconnected! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked/blew out (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 75,715 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,137 miles

slight smearing wipers

very slight play osf wheel suspect rack

x2 front tyres worn on edges and surface cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,979 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 66,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,533 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 UFM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB12 UFM, 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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SB12 UFM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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