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DE12 MRX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 61,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,234 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 54,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,281 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, front bush is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,245 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 44,623 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 44,623 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 39,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 30,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 25,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,249 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 MRX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

DE12 MRX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 MRX safe to buy?

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