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SL12 SGL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,025 mi
Last recorded136,025 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,025 miles

o/s/r park bake low on performance

Pass 28 Feb 2025 126,967 miles

Offside parking brake slow to operate

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2025 126,930 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake slow to operate

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2024 117,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,605 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,116 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,257 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 62,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,383 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SGL 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 SGL, 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 SGL registered?

SL12 SGL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is SL12 SGL safe to buy?

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