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K44 UKE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,660 mi
Last recorded133,660 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 UKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 133,660 miles

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2025 128,921 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 122,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 115,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both front n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,744 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 84,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,243 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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K44 UKE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 K44 UKE, 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 K44 UKE registered?

K44 UKE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is K44 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 UKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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