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SM12 PMY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has a stone chip in offside.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,435 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 104,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 96,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 76,428 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both os/ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper damper damaged front!

Engine noisy!

Headlamp slightly damaged, osf

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 50,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 43,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,482 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 PMY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

SM12 PMY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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