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BG12 OAM

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,541 miles

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 11 Sep 2023 67,537 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 67,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 60,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyres worn and worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 29,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,747 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2015 15,795 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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BG12 OAM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG12 OAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 OAM registered?

BG12 OAM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BG12 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OAM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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