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DU12 DUV

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,494 mi
Last recorded79,494 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 DUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 79,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsr wheel has slight distortion

rear brake discs worn and corroded (both)

Pass 30 May 2025 78,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 76,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 69,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 64,599 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,830 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,263 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,569 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 47,347 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,923 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,857 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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DU12 DUV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU12 DUV, 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 DU12 DUV registered?

DU12 DUV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DU12 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 DUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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