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SM12 EFK

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,972 mi
Last recorded54,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 EFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 54,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 53,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 53,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 48,234 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2023 40,878 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,562 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2018 25,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 22,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 19,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,640 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 EFK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze 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 EFK, 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 EFK registered?

SM12 EFK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is SM12 EFK safe to buy?

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