CarVerify

Free Car Check

VE12 SWW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,305 mi
Last recorded70,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 SWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 70,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,549 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,587 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 60,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,203 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 32,461 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,986 miles

Offside Rear nail in a tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,999 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VE12 SWW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE12 SWW, 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

How do I check the history of VE12 SWW?

You can check the full history of VE12 SWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VE12 SWW registered?

VE12 SWW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is VE12 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 SWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE12 SWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VE12 SWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.