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BV12 WNO

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 WNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 151,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,306 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 79,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 72,772 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 72,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 50,900 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 50,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 120kg over 210kg n/s (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 41,533 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 WNO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNO, 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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BV12 WNO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2012.

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