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SL12 WKK

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 72,128 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 72,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 72,039 miles

Front & Rear discs surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 51,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 51,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened NSF top mount excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 31,588 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 31,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp insecure. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 23,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,920 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 WKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WKK, 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 WKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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