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SM12 BFU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,349 mi
Last recorded112,349 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,349 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 112,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,951 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 105,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 100,893 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 100,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,103 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 80,811 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,148 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 BFU 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 SM12 BFU, 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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SM12 BFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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