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SG12 CGN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 CGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 84,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 70,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,872 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 42,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,546 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 28,729 miles

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,940 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 14,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear run flat tyre has had puncture repair carried out

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SG12 CGN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SG12 CGN, 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 SG12 CGN registered?

SG12 CGN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is SG12 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 CGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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