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SD12 VFL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,817 mi
Last recorded136,817 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 VFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 136,817 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal of lamp build up of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 133,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working tail bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output internal of lamp build up of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,764 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 117,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front day light running light inop

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6 and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front day light running light inop

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre void of tread at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 39,287 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 VFL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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