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SL12 HZS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 HZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 91,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 68,440 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2020 68,440 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 65,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,352 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover/undertray

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,794 miles

Childs seat fitted at N/S/R.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nail in N/S/F tyre.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 31,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven handbake (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

Childs seat fitted at N/S/R.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in N/S/F tyre.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SL12 HZS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL12 HZS registered?

SL12 HZS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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