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A8 UDW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,080 mi
Last recorded26,080 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UDW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 26,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 25,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 23,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 22,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 18,389 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 15,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm , wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 15,122 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm , wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 8,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 7,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 6,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 5,857 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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A8 UDW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A8 UDW, 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 A8 UDW registered?

A8 UDW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is A8 UDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UDW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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