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EN12 OVW

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,254 mi
Last recorded166,254 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 OVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 166,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 150,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 150,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,085 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 110,210 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED +CHIP IN SCREEN +FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES +CRACKING

Fail 3 Jul 2019 110,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED +CHIP IN SCREEN +FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES +CRACKING

Pass 21 Jun 2018 98,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,248 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 57,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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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EN12 OVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN12 OVW, 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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EN12 OVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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