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AK12 ODP

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,059 mi
Last recorded145,059 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ODP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 145,059 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r (adult belt not tested)

n/s headlamp condensated (pattern ok at time of presentation)

tyre pressure light on

Fail 9 Jan 2026 145,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to o/s/r (adult belt not tested)

n/s headlamp condensated (pattern ok at time of presentation)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,020 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,223 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,947 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,194 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 83,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 83,927 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,442 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,930 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 ODP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AK12 ODP, 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 ODP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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