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SL12 KPK

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,304 mi
Last recorded106,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 KPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 106,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,952 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 67,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,766 miles

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

Offside Rear getting low on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,652 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 52,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,722 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,463 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 KPK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL12 KPK, 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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SL12 KPK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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