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BN12 VFP

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,530 mi
Last recorded98,530 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,346 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 64,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 52,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,917 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,824 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,656 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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BN12 VFP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN12 VFP, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 VFP?

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What year was BN12 VFP registered?

BN12 VFP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BN12 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VFP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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