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SS12 CON

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS12 CON
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 141,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 141,333 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 133,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2025 133,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,002 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 131,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,125 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 119,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 73,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 44,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 35,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2015 27,808 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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SS12 CON is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SS12 CON, 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 SS12 CON registered?

SS12 CON is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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