MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Bulb cover missing from the N/S headlight
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replaced ASAP 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Alloy wheel has been welded on the inner rim
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Needs replaced ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse camera inoperative
The coolant level is low?
The rear light units are different types?
The rear wiper blade is defective
Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields
Nearside Front The alloy wheel has been welded on the inner rim
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Wiper blade defective
Reverse camera inoperative
Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front The alloy wheel has been welded on the inner rim
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reverse camera inoperative
Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields
Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 BGO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BGO, 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 BGO registered?
SM12 BGO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2012.
Is SM12 BGO safe to buy?
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