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BL12 DWM

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,952 mi
Last recorded134,952 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 134,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2025 129,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,244 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,244 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 65,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,990 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,634 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,642 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 DWM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BL12 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

BL12 DWM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 DWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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