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VK12 SXF

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,109 mi
Last recorded65,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,109 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,276 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2018 44,164 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 44,164 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges are border line. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges are border line. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 40,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges are border line. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges are border line. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,066 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,479 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 20,926 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
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VK12 SXF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

VK12 SXF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is VK12 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 SXF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK12 SXF have outstanding finance?

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