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DV12 KTJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 71,247 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 71,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 40,461 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,432 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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DV12 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV12 KTJ, 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 DV12 KTJ registered?

DV12 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is DV12 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KTJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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