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SE12 FZH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 FZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,069 miles

Both front shocks soft

General corrosion to all suspension

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak from engine

Rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2025 89,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shocks soft

General corrosion to all suspension

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front wing damaged

Oil leak from engine

Rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,312 miles

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

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

slight play osf track rod end

Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,536 miles

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

low coolant (topped up)

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,543 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside front tyre badly cracked and badly worn on edges

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,543 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre badly cracked and badly worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,068 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 6 Nov 2019 63,068 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nsf tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,440 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 37,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 FZH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

SE12 FZH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is SE12 FZH safe to buy?

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