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SW12 FRX

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,599 mi
Last recorded49,599 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,599 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 49,476 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DAMAGED BY BRAKE PAD (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,414 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 37,414 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,209 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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SW12 FRX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW12 FRX, 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 SW12 FRX registered?

SW12 FRX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is SW12 FRX safe to buy?

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