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M23 LOW

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,680 mi
Last recorded81,680 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 LOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 81,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,951 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 77,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,878 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,741 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,172 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 52,588 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2018 48,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 44,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side of disc (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 40,557 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M23 LOW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M23 LOW, 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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M23 LOW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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