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SD12 LSC

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,094 mi
Last recorded91,094 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 LSC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,094 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,094 miles

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

screw o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,037 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,378 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,376 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,717 miles

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 surface pitted and corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,321 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,689 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,088 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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SD12 LSC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

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

Is SD12 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 LSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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