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BV12 WND

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WND
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,620 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 53,291 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,312 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 44,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 37,803 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 32,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 26,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 21,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 16,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,872 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 WND is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WND, 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 WND registered?

BV12 WND is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is BV12 WND safe to buy?

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