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K27 AGA

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 AGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 105,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,737 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 85,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 77,512 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 46,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 46,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,174 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2016 32,162 miles

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,089 miles

both front tyres have edge wear

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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K27 AGA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K27 AGA, 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 K27 AGA registered?

K27 AGA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is K27 AGA safe to buy?

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