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SH12 MXN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,295 mi
Last recorded126,295 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 MXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 126,295 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 126,294 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 123,439 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,496 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play detected (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 115,471 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play detected (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect engine/gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 110,355 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect engine/gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Trye on 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 4 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 75,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,382 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,859 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,436 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 MXN 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 81.3%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

SH12 MXN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is SH12 MXN safe to buy?

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