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SL12 AVR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 AVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 98,376 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,275 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 88,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,569 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,408 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 69,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,199 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake long

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,455 miles

no acceleration detected emissions reading was 0.01

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,391 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 18,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SL12 AVR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SL12 AVR, 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 SL12 AVR registered?

SL12 AVR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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