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SV12 OJR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,300 mi
Last recorded108,300 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 OJR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 108,300 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 108,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 82,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,705 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper rubber missing

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

engine oil level low

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,174 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,685 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,767 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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SV12 OJR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV12 OJR, 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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SV12 OJR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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