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SL04 NAY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,331 mi
Last recorded107,331 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 NAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,331 miles

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Exhaust system slightly corroded in places

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner slightly insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front arm) bush very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6-2mm and deep cuts to tread ,un even wear ,close to canvass on inner edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and deep cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6-2mm and deep cuts to tread , poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft rear rubber coupling slightly perished

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated/breaking away

Stone chip to windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,561 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor cuts and slight flat spotting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod and inner rack joint ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor cuts and slight flat spotting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Slight under body corrosion

Stone chip in windscreen , not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Nov 2023 83,372 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 29 Nov 2022 74,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,032 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 53,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 41,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 38,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,833 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,784 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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SL04 NAY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 SL04 NAY, 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 SL04 NAY registered?

SL04 NAY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SL04 NAY safe to buy?

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