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AK12 UEG

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,975 mi
Last recorded127,975 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UEG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 127,975 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 127,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 120,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 112,815 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 112,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 104,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 104,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 96,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2020 89,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 55,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,082 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,294 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,111 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 UEG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

AK12 UEG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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