2012 BMW 116 2.0L Petrol · SL12 DSU
2012 BMW 116 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,301 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL12 DSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 127,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL12 DSU Mileage History
- 08/07/2024105,927 mi
- 24/06/2025115,392 mi+9,465 mi
- 24/06/2025115,392 mi
- 09/07/2026127,301 mi+11,909 mi
- 09/07/2026127,301 mi
Average of roughly 10,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL12 DSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (SL12 DSU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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