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AK12 ODH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,654 mi
Last recorded174,654 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ODH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 174,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 168,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 160,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 152,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 136,480 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 125,058 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front disc's worn inner face

offside rear tyre low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ODH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ODH, 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 ODH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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