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SO12 XHW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 82,399 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners etc (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,230 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 78,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,754 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,666 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 57,954 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 57,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,159 miles

Offside Front Inner rack end has suspected movement

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort poor overall result only just passed the park brake test

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,717 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 28,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,467 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 XHW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO12 XHW, 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 SO12 XHW registered?

SO12 XHW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SO12 XHW safe to buy?

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