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VN12 SXU

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 SXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 116,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrect seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too high (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,255 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 76,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,801 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,140 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,831 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 44,750 miles

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

offside door mirror has temporary type mirror fitted slightly affecting drivers view

Fail 26 Oct 2018 44,465 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working LED UNIT IN MIRROR HOUSING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 34,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 32,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing thing on inside/outside edge

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

Pass 15 May 2015 16,829 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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VN12 SXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 SXU, 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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VN12 SXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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