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DE12 MRV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,949 mi
Last recorded93,949 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 93,949 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 87,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 87,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,454 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,129 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 63,605 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,264 miles

front brake pads worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Nov 2017 42,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,526 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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DE12 MRV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE12 MRV, 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 DE12 MRV registered?

DE12 MRV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 MRV safe to buy?

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