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SG12 SUO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,253 mi
Last recorded44,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 44,253 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

advise offside steering arm slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2026 44,253 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

advise offside steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,710 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 30,271 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 30,271 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 22,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 16,508 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 11,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 9,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,015 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 9,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 8,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 6,983 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 6,983 miles

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt centre (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 5,765 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 4,431 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 SUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG12 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

SG12 SUO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is SG12 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 SUO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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