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SW12 KCN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,555 mi
Last recorded95,555 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 KCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,555 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,537 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 88,537 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front drl inop

Rear there is a large imbalance across the park brake axle the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Nov 2023 80,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front drl inop

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

Rear there is a large imbalance across the park brake axle the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 67,591 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 67,591 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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 59,702 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 26 Jun 2020 59,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Disconnected at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,011 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2018 49,011 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 41,560 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,781 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 33,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working built into mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,486 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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SW12 KCN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 KCN registered?

SW12 KCN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is SW12 KCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 KCN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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