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SP12 XXM

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,782 mi
Last recorded109,782 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,782 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 109,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,311 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3.5 mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,333 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 89,269 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 82,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to metal brake pipe in N/S/R wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,709 miles

engine bay covers obscuring some items

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 28 Mar 2016 34,559 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front disc inner surface corroded slightly

serv due light on dash

Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front disc inner surface corroded slightly

serv due light on dash

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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SP12 XXM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP12 XXM, 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 SP12 XXM registered?

SP12 XXM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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