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AK12 EGV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,994 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 79,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,192 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,746 miles

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

engine covers / undertray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 40,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking under bonnet (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking under bonnet (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers / undertray fitted

no oil in engine

Fail 13 Apr 2015 30,187 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,187 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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AK12 EGV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EGV, 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 AK12 EGV registered?

AK12 EGV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AK12 EGV safe to buy?

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