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DL12 BFZ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 72,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 52,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 47,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 43,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,289 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,588 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,758 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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DL12 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL12 BFZ registered?

DL12 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DL12 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 BFZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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