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T888 SCB

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 SCB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,048 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 88,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 88,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2024 66,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 52,276 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 52,225 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 52,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 31,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,481 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 17,950 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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T888 SCB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T888 SCB, 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 T888 SCB registered?

T888 SCB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is T888 SCB safe to buy?

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