MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
o/s/fronr tyre wearing on edges
Front washer performance poor but still clearing windscreen effectively
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
Offside Front wheel slightly buckled
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel slightly buckled
Front washer performance poor but still clearing windscreen effectively
Front wipers slightly smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing
front wipers slightly smearing
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK12 SWX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 VK12 SWX, 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 VK12 SWX registered?
VK12 SWX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.
Is VK12 SWX safe to buy?
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