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SV12 KMZ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,017 mi
Last recorded102,017 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 KMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 102,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 102,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 102,003 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 95,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,064 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 77,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2022 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2021 72,145 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,581 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,581 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 63,580 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front scrubbing off on edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,201 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 21,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV12 KMZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SV12 KMZ, 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 SV12 KMZ registered?

SV12 KMZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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