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BG12 OEW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,499 mi
Last recorded82,499 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 66,836 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,720 miles

Central Front engine covers covering some components

Central Lower under shields fitted to under side of vehicle covering some components

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in outer Tyre wall not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 57,679 miles

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front engine covers covering some components

Central Lower under shields fitted to under side of vehicle covering some components

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in outer Tyre wall not down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,308 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 15,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,182 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 OEW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG12 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

BG12 OEW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BG12 OEW safe to buy?

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