MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Screw in tread of NSF tyre.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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SM12 GDX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?
SM12 GDX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.
Is SM12 GDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM12 GDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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