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AK12 TVA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,270 mi
Last recorded149,270 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 149,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 149,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 144,704 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres cracked on tread and slightly out of shape

Leak from rear diff

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight splitting to both front lower front arm inner bushes

Fail 21 May 2025 144,704 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres cracked on tread and slightly out of shape

Leak from rear diff

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight splitting to both front lower front arm inner bushes

Pass 30 May 2024 136,437 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 136,437 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,032 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 131,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 118,480 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear wiper blade us

Fail 17 Apr 2021 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear wiper blade us

Pass 3 Apr 2020 112,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service lamp on

Fail 2 Apr 2020 112,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,605 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,341 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,454 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 TVA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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