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SH12 AYD

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 AYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,176 miles

Corrosion to Both metal straps (fuel tank

Corrosion to rear anti roll bar / Bushes perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2024 74,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to Both metal straps (fuel tank

Corrosion to rear anti roll bar / Bushes perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,717 miles

Note.. Metal Fuel Tank Straps Corrosion Noted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 65,717 miles

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

Note.. Metal Fuel Tank Straps Corrosion Noted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 52,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 49,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,400 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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SH12 AYD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 SH12 AYD, 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 SH12 AYD registered?

SH12 AYD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is SH12 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 AYD 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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