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AK12 BHF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,151 mi
Last recorded163,151 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 163,151 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front bumper damaged!

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in front of fuel tank not excessive!

Fail 4 Jul 2026 163,151 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front bumper damaged!

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded in front of fuel tank not excessive!

Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,335 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged. No sharp edges. Not likely to fall off

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / edge wear / cracking! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in chalk!

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 147,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken! (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged. No sharp edges. Not likely to fall off

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / edge wear / cracking! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in chalk!

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 139,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 139,889 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 139,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,299 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inside and outside edge--225/45R17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inside and outside edges--225/45R17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Warning light also displayed (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 43,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK12 BHF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK12 BHF, 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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AK12 BHF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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