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SF12 OTM

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,392 mi
Last recorded69,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 OTM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 69,392 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,936 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 66,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,780 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 60,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,061 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,125 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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SF12 OTM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF12 OTM, 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

How do I check the history of SF12 OTM?

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What year was SF12 OTM registered?

SF12 OTM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SF12 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 OTM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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