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SB12 WMP

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,715 mi
Last recorded196,715 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 WMP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 196,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 171,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 149,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 144,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 141,793 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,793 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,265 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,747 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 99,057 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 15 Mar 2018 98,940 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,750 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 82,750 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,533 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 WMP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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