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D2 AYV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,961 mi
Last recorded155,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 AYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 155,961 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,722 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,147 miles

Bonnet opening mechanism requires attention

Nearside Rear Tyre nailed

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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D2 AYV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 D2 AYV, 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 D2 AYV?

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What year was D2 AYV registered?

D2 AYV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is D2 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 AYV shows 11 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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