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KN12 ONV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,085 mi
Last recorded100,085 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 ONV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 100,085 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 100,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working both washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,712 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 56,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,892 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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KN12 ONV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN12 ONV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 ONV registered?

KN12 ONV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is KN12 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 ONV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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