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SG12 SSO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,348 mi
Last recorded82,348 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,348 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,348 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,763 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 77,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing torn (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,077 miles

Front suspension lower front arm inner bushes slightly worn. Slight corrosion front & rear sub frames. Front strut gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,876 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,140 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Feb 2015 20,226 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 SSO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SSO, 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 SG12 SSO registered?

SG12 SSO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is SG12 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 SSO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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