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BK12 VLF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,842 mi
Last recorded72,842 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 70,553 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensation inside lamp

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation inside lamp

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 58,062 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,758 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,164 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,469 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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BK12 VLF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 BK12 VLF, 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 BK12 VLF registered?

BK12 VLF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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