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VK12 SWX

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,111 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 106,111 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,527 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 92,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,162 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,642 miles

o/s/fronr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,408 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 30,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,841 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 SWX registered?

VK12 SWX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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