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A1 ACW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,781 mi
Last recorded49,781 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 ACW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 49,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 41,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,628 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 28,456 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 May 2018 23,730 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 19,834 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 15,823 miles

Nearside front tyre bald in places on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2015 12,088 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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A1 ACW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 ACW, 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 A1 ACW registered?

A1 ACW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is A1 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 ACW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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