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AO12 VME

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,391 mi
Last recorded75,391 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 75,391 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,445 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 52,445 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 52,431 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 x 40 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front D R L inop

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,829 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 38,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 27,413 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 22,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,919 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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AO12 VME is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO12 VME, 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 AO12 VME registered?

AO12 VME is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AO12 VME safe to buy?

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