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SG12 EZU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,344 mi
Last recorded173,344 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 EZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 173,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 135,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 121,049 miles

both track rod ends showing signs of being heated up

Fail 26 May 2018 121,049 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both track rod ends showing signs of being heated up

Pass 31 May 2017 100,763 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflectors (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 66,599 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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SG12 EZU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EZU, 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 EZU registered?

SG12 EZU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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