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SH12 BVO

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,724 miles

Nearside headlamp condensated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 105,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 97,716 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 85,710 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 85,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,466 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) should be changed soon possible cause of severe tyre wear on inside of tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) should be changed soon possible cause of severe tyre wear on inside of tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,759 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 57,759 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,021 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,629 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2015 23,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BVO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

SH12 BVO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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