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MF12 PHO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 PHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 87,896 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 87,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,289 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 68,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,369 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,899 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 23,892 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 23,892 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 11,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 10,116 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 6,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MF12 PHO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 MF12 PHO, 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 MF12 PHO registered?

MF12 PHO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MF12 PHO safe to buy?

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