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BL12 AWN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 135,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,893 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 100,890 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 96,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 96,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,638 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,413 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,217 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,155 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2018 76,155 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 62,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,372 miles

near side front tyre outer wall damaged

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 AWN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL12 AWN, 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 AWN registered?

BL12 AWN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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