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2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 CAD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 81,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,245 miles

Offside Front slight play detetced in steering rack (pinion bush)

Fail 15 Jul 2024 79,245 miles

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

Offside Front slight play detetced in steering rack (pinion bush)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,178 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,947 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,063 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,526 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 18 Jun 2019 50,001 miles

engine cover and undertrays obstructing the view of some items

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,906 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,436 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,721 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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AA52 CAD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AA52 CAD, 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 AA52 CAD registered?

AA52 CAD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is AA52 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA52 CAD 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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