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SS53 LET

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,013 mi
Last recorded122,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS53 LET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 122,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 121,985 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 112,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 112,308 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 101,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 93,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 84,411 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,994 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 68,437 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 68,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 65,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,654 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,433 miles

Advise under panels fitted to vehicle obscuring view of certain items

Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,433 miles

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

Advise under panels fitted to vehicle obscuring view of certain items

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,841 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SS53 LET is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SS53 LET, 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 SS53 LET registered?

SS53 LET is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is SS53 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS53 LET shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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