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SM12 BGO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 129,636 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2026 129,636 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,724 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 123,722 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,468 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 81,467 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,234 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,232 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 58,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,886 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 11 May 2015 45,517 miles

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.

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 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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SM12 BGO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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