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SC12 XKJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,340 mi
Last recorded66,340 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,717 miles

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,390 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9MM in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm outer edge & wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 53,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,051 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper worn and not clearing rear screen

Fail 30 May 2018 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper worn and not clearing rear screen

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,323 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 25,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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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SC12 XKJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SC12 XKJ, 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 SC12 XKJ registered?

SC12 XKJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is SC12 XKJ safe to buy?

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