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SM12 URW

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,761 mi
Last recorded113,761 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 URW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 113,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 107,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 102,140 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PLASTIC UNDER-TRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,554 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,387 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 URW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URW, 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 URW registered?

SM12 URW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SM12 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 URW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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