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SE12 DZA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,263 mi
Last recorded80,263 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,395 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge [ASAP] 225/45X17 [RFT]

Fail 20 Jan 2025 74,355 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge [ASAP] 225/45X17 [RFT]

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 62,314 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,878 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,477 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 25,477 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 16,935 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 12,219 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 12,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 8,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 DZA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 DZA, 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 DZA registered?

SE12 DZA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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