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SL12 VVB

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,434 mi
Last recorded144,434 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 144,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 140,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources poor (4.7.1 (b) (i))

washers poor

Fail 22 Mar 2025 140,943 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources poor (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

washers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2024 134,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear service break slightly dragging

Fail 11 Mar 2024 134,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear service break slightly dragging

Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 114,047 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 108,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,732 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,551 miles

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

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

n/s/r quarter damaged

rear wiper blade torn

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 VVB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VVB, 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 VVB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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