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BD12 OXB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 OXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie-bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie-bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm / Nearside rear approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,711 miles

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

Offside Front steering noisy (suspect inner track rod )

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front steering noisy (suspect inner track rod )

brake warning light shows on dash. check braking system

oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,054 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 55,900 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 44,362 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,852 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,485 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,680 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 26,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 20,862 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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BD12 OXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD12 OXB, 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 BD12 OXB registered?

BD12 OXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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