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SC12 ZXF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 109,759 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 95,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,233 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 94,228 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,355 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,233 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,233 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,878 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has a minor cut on outer sidewall 225/45/17

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 30 Aug 2019 83,560 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has a minor cut on outer sidewall 225/45/17

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,038 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded, worn and scored

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locking mechanism missing (7.1.2 (c))

Front brake discs heavily corroded, worn and scored

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,002 miles

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

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

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 ZXF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXF, 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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What year was SC12 ZXF registered?

SC12 ZXF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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