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SB12 UHZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,380 mi
Last recorded53,380 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play on o/s front steering arm

Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play on o/s front steering arm

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 45,095 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,929 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,937 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,837 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 UHZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHZ, 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 SB12 UHZ registered?

SB12 UHZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SB12 UHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 UHZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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