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SR03 SHR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,315 mi
Last recorded93,315 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 SHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2025 93,315 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,878 miles

Evidence of a oil leak, undertrays not allowing full inspection. Strongly recommend further investigation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty, monitor after use

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres have undulation in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 66,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 54,032 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,402 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,310 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,421 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,087 miles

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

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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SR03 SHR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR03 SHR, 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 SR03 SHR registered?

SR03 SHR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is SR03 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 SHR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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