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SM12 WTJ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,845 mi
Last recorded111,845 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 111,845 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 111,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,201 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 109,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 99,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,852 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 77,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,323 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,321 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,820 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 56,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,082 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 41,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,938 miles

both front tyre slightly worn outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,117 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

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 WTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

SM12 WTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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