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SB12 WMY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,581 mi
Last recorded110,581 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 110,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 95,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,469 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 49,441 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,362 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,233 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 WMY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SB12 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

SB12 WMY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is SB12 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 WMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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