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SE12 CHX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 CHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 91,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 77,942 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (damp effect) limited (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front top mount slight play (very minor)

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

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

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 31 Oct 2020 77,942 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (damp effect) limited (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front top mount slight play (very minor)

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

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

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 13 May 2019 57,322 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2019 57,322 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 45,630 miles

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

Tyre worn on inner edge Nearside rear

Pass 8 May 2017 37,123 miles

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 May 2017 37,102 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall cracking

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 May 2016 30,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,708 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 CHX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CHX, 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 SE12 CHX registered?

SE12 CHX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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