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SO12 KTT

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 KTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 71,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,716 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,649 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 55,648 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 49,703 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 49,703 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 46,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement oil filled trailing arm bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,696 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 23,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,293 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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SO12 KTT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SO12 KTT, 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 SO12 KTT registered?

SO12 KTT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is SO12 KTT safe to buy?

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