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AU12 XNB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,446 mi
Last recorded148,446 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XNB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,446 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 137,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 137,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front shock absorber gaiters and bump stops split and deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp full of condensation but not effecting the beam pattern.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,456 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Tpms light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2022 126,456 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Tpms light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,842 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,765 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 69,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,487 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,487 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,057 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,428 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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AU12 XNB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AU12 XNB, 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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AU12 XNB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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