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SL12 CLF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 CLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 108,752 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 108,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,361 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,754 miles

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 8 Dec 2017 65,882 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 65,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,967 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 53,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,483 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,130 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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SL12 CLF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL12 CLF, 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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SL12 CLF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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