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SP61 KWV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,331 mi
Last recorded92,331 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 KWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 92,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Differential Casing Corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Surface Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 84,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,522 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General corrosion developing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Plus dipstick damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Two (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,651 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,651 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHING/CRACKING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre obviously under inflated BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp water ingress

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension showing corrosion

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp water ingress

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension showing corrosion

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,718 miles

N/S/F headlamp has condensation but not effecting light output

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil and coolant low

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp condensation

Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight amount of condensation inside the N/S Headlamp but not adversely affecting light output or beam pattern @ time of Mot.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,611 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 43,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall no cord showing at present

Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,188 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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SP61 KWV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP61 KWV, 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 SP61 KWV registered?

SP61 KWV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is SP61 KWV safe to buy?

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