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AD12 ENW

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,747 mi
Last recorded110,747 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 ENW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,747 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 104,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,788 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 86,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also felt at OSF wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 86,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also felt at OSF wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,795 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,757 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,455 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,317 miles

emissions too low for readout.

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,431 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut cord not exposed

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 ENW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD12 ENW, 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 ENW registered?

AD12 ENW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is AD12 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 ENW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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