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BV12 WMW

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,049 mi
Last recorded154,049 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 154,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 110,377 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position made repeated clicking sound on being opened (6.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 103,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front flex pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,226 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,277 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 56,277 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight 1 x h6w(ru434 bulb.) (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,629 miles

front brake pad wire broke

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,883 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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BV12 WMW 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 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 BV12 WMW, 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 BV12 WMW registered?

BV12 WMW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BV12 WMW safe to buy?

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