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SM12 AXY

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,735 mi
Last recorded155,735 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 AXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 134,161 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,610 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,559 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,517 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Park brake very low effort on near side

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2019 74,497 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 58,715 miles

covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,375 miles

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

damage n/s headlamp

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,964 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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SM12 AXY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM12 AXY, 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 SM12 AXY registered?

SM12 AXY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SM12 AXY safe to buy?

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