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DL12 AHC

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 AHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 82,426 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 82,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm front bush adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,664 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,657 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,962 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,523 miles

rear tyres starting to get close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,316 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 23,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DL12 AHC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL12 AHC, 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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DL12 AHC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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