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SM12 PNK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,865 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,002 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 43,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 39,851 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 38,570 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 36,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,114 miles

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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 PNK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

SM12 PNK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is SM12 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 PNK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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