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A23 AVD

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,360 mi
Last recorded99,360 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 AVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 95,113 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,649 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 68,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 62,794 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,228 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 32,545 miles

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

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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A23 AVD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A23 AVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 AVD registered?

A23 AVD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is A23 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 AVD shows 12 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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