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37 AAC

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration37 AAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,418 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,912 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 75,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 68,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,820 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 30,625 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,800 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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37 AAC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 37 AAC, 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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What year was 37 AAC registered?

37 AAC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is 37 AAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 37 AAC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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