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SE12 DZB

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,181 mi
Last recorded81,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,810 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 78,809 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 78,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DIP BEAM (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,288 miles

Brake pad sensor light on dash

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

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 23 Apr 2020 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cut on outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2020 67,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,987 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2018 50,457 miles

Both front tyres cracked between tread 225/45/17

Both rear tyres cracked between tread 225/45/17

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 50,457 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Both front tyres cracked between tread 225/45/17

Both rear tyres cracked between tread 225/45/17

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,634 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm

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 DZB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

SE12 DZB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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