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AP12 AOU

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,560 mi
Last recorded135,560 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,560 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn to limits inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 135,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn to limits inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 93,331 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,377 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 70,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,995 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,753 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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AP12 AOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 AP12 AOU, 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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AP12 AOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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