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AD12 BKU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,160 mi
Last recorded116,160 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 116,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 104,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 95,312 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 9 Jun 2023 93,443 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 93,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 90,307 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 86,048 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 86,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,519 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 83,519 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,207 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 66,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,309 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD12 BKU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD12 BKU, 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 AD12 BKU registered?

AD12 BKU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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