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DD02 AKY

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD02 AKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,827 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 83,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 79,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,332 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 75,332 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,147 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,153 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 54,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,093 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,517 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,109 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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DD02 AKY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DD02 AKY, 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 DD02 AKY registered?

DD02 AKY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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