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2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 UUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 107,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing low on the outsides

Pass 24 Apr 2025 100,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 81,247 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,927 miles

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

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted that restrict the view to certain items

Fail 24 Mar 2022 74,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation inside the unit (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted that restrict the view to certain items

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,118 miles

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

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

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

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

boot switch faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,053 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 25,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,797 miles

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2015 11,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UUK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UUK, 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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DV12 UUK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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