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BL12 AVZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,697 mi
Last recorded91,697 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,413 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 83,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,980 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 71,106 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,208 miles

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 64,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,516 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 39,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,576 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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BL12 AVZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL12 AVZ, 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 BL12 AVZ registered?

BL12 AVZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is BL12 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 AVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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