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SH12 WUR

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 106,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 115,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 115,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 100,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 84,125 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bent (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,659 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has free play

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,229 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 WUR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WUR, 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 WUR registered?

SH12 WUR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is SH12 WUR safe to buy?

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