2012 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · SW12 RYC
2012 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 71,014 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW12 RYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2025
- 71,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SW12 RYC Mileage History
- 04/01/202363,072 mi
- 04/01/202363,072 mi
- 04/01/202466,764 mi+3,692 mi
- 03/01/202571,014 mi+4,250 mi
- 03/01/202571,014 mi
Average of roughly 3,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 RYC 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 (SW12 RYC) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2025 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))”.
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