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SK12 BXV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,538 mi
Last recorded94,538 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 BXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 90,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,745 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,817 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 77,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 72,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,943 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 69,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,253 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 57,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 57,845 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.20 limit, 0.59 measured (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.20 limit, 0.37 measured (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 52,783 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 39,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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SK12 BXV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK12 BXV, 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 SK12 BXV registered?

SK12 BXV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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