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VK12 SXA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,155 mi
Last recorded109,155 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,155 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 109,155 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 102,170 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 96,137 miles

Undercover Fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2023 96,110 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undercover Fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 91,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 90,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working done (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 77,390 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,728 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 66,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt wont go in (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,543 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 42,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 SXA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

VK12 SXA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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