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SM12 BFK

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,374 mi
Last recorded79,374 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,120 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 53,863 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 53,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,804 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,329 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,794 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

small chips on front windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,836 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 BFK 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 BFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 BFK registered?

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

Is SM12 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 BFK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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