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2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,270 mi
Last recorded129,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 WRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,270 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 129,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides > rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 128,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 127,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 122,730 miles

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

Nearside Front 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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,615 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner surfaces

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

Fail 3 Dec 2021 116,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing on inner surfaces

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,220 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,562 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2019 100,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 79,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 58,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,597 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,246 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 WRV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD12 WRV, 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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BD12 WRV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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