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AO62 KVR

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 KVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 73,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,449 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,996 miles

Engine covers and full under-trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 29,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,621 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,816 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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AO62 KVR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 KVR, 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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AO62 KVR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AO62 KVR safe to buy?

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