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SH12 BVC

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,904 mi
Last recorded67,904 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2026 67,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 63,382 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,888 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,116 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 54,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,575 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 43,294 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 43,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,160 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,105 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,106 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,972 miles

non run-flat fitted to n/s/r

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 BVC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 BVC, 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 SH12 BVC registered?

SH12 BVC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is SH12 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 BVC 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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