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2012 BMW 116
General Information
- Registration SW12FSA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 116
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 30 Jan 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,854 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- registration lamps are dim
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- registration lamps are dim
- Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,999 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components
- reg plate bulb holders excessively dull but not obstructing reg from being seen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 75,147 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 75,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside very thin as well (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
19 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,642 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,503 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirrior (4.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,236 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021 9 Jun 202625 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,252 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,870 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2018 9 Jun 202627 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 19,425 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front nail in tyre
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 15,002 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
18 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 15,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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SW12FSA was registered on 2012-06-12
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