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AV12 THU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 THU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 79,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,923 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,799 miles

N/S/F Tyre has been kerbed.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,468 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,924 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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AV12 THU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 THU, 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 AV12 THU registered?

AV12 THU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is AV12 THU safe to buy?

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