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AK12 VWW

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,910 mi
Last recorded87,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 87,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,868 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,072 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,213 miles

Hand brake only just met limit 18%

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,539 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 42,505 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 42,458 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,789 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 21,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 VWW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

AK12 VWW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is AK12 VWW safe to buy?

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