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AK12 KRV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,499 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 95,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,935 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring view of testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,755 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from turbo.

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 KRV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 KRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 KRV registered?

AK12 KRV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is AK12 KRV safe to buy?

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