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SK12 XOZ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,954 mi
Last recorded119,954 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 XOZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 119,954 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 119,954 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All around (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 99,095 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 99,095 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,217 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 27 Oct 2022 79,926 miles

Offside inner rack arm slight play

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 72,314 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left & right (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin left & right (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,150 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 58,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,347 miles

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,355 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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SK12 XOZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 SK12 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

SK12 XOZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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