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SH12 VXT

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,325 mi
Last recorded153,325 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 153,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 144,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,014 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate touching disc

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,733 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,733 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 VXT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

SH12 VXT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is SH12 VXT safe to buy?

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