MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
both front tyre slightly worn outer edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM12 WTJ safe to buy?
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