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V8 SHC

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,365 mi
Last recorded63,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,907 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,135 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 36,333 miles

rear brake pad/s appear to be getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim scuffed

Nearside Rear plastic underbody trim broken

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,794 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 28,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 23,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,715 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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V8 SHC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V8 SHC, 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 V8 SHC registered?

V8 SHC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is V8 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 SHC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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