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SE12 ARO

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,417 mi
Last recorded77,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 ARO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 77,417 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 76,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 65,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 56,187 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 56,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,229 miles

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2023 49,228 miles

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

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 27,778 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,722 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 22,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,623 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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SE12 ARO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE12 ARO, 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 SE12 ARO registered?

SE12 ARO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SE12 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 ARO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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