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SM12 HSU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,654 mi
Last recorded139,654 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 139,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner ,1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 133,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 128,507 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 128,437 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 117,559 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 117,550 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 110,408 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 110,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,473 miles

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 93,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,453 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,276 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front macpherson strut top mounting/bearing knocking when rotated

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 HSU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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