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BW12 BNN

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 BNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,211 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 70,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,743 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,984 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,094 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 67,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,467 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 59,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 53,861 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,451 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 33,011 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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BW12 BNN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BW12 BNN, 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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BW12 BNN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is BW12 BNN safe to buy?

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