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AF12 MXG

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,252 mi
Last recorded100,252 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 100,252 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 100,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,143 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,820 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity All four (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2020 76,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,316 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,343 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,622 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,450 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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AF12 MXG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 MXG, 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 AF12 MXG registered?

AF12 MXG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 MXG safe to buy?

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