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SD12 GUH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 GUH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 50,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 48,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto transmission- requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 46,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 46,062 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,788 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2020 33,348 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Jul 2019 28,676 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,170 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,286 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD12 GUH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD12 GUH, 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 SD12 GUH registered?

SD12 GUH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SD12 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 GUH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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