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DV12 OKM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,357 mi
Last recorded131,357 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 131,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,098 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 88,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 61,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,426 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 29,437 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 OKM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV12 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

DV12 OKM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 OKM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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