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M7 OPY

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,149 mi
Last recorded137,149 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 OPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 137,149 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2024 137,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 125,185 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 107,098 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 87,125 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,171 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,314 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 43,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 24,976 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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M7 OPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M7 OPY, 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 M7 OPY registered?

M7 OPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is M7 OPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 OPY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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