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SL12 WEF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,430 mi
Last recorded145,430 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 145,017 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Missing spring retainer (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,466 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 133,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,772 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2022 122,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 106,070 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,794 miles

Offside Front grill missing

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,199 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2016 72,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,917 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,229 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 WEF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

SL12 WEF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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