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DV12 MXZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 93,234 miles

Offside front inner rack end has slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 93,132 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel No service brake performance on the rear (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside front DRL not working

Offside front inner rack end has slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,549 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,996 miles

Offside rear tyre low @ 4mm

Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,033 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2019 70,033 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2018 65,791 miles

Rear coil springs rusty @ lower part

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,801 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,252 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/h/front fog light glass cracked.

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 MXZ 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 81.8%.

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 MXZ, 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 DV12 MXZ registered?

DV12 MXZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DV12 MXZ safe to buy?

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