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AV12 UHP

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,245 mi
Last recorded126,245 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 126,236 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,084 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,173 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges and walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,013 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 93,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,916 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 UHP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

AV12 UHP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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