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SM12 NWD

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre incorrectly fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,953 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 50,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,619 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,107 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cuts in front tyres and worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,188 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 17,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 NWD 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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

SM12 NWD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SM12 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NWD 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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