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DA12 DFE

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,591 mi
Last recorded103,591 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 DFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,591 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 103,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 77,072 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,548 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 62,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 62,372 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 51,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 47,756 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 41,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,907 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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DA12 DFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA12 DFE, 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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DA12 DFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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