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SY12 PFD

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,607 mi
Last recorded88,607 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 PFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,607 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2024 80,027 miles

underbody corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 80,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,101 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,584 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 14,155 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,859 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 11,857 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,025 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 2,836 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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SY12 PFD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY12 PFD, 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 SY12 PFD registered?

SY12 PFD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is SY12 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 PFD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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