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MF12 TWY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 TWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,125 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,789 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf and nsf rear mounts play,advise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Fail 19 Jul 2024 81,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached/broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess osf and nsf rear mounts play,advise (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 73,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 73,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 62,658 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,439 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,371 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 46,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 39,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades deterioated

Nearside Front nail in tyre and deterioated and wheel out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 2x nails in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,266 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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MF12 TWY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MF12 TWY, 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 MF12 TWY registered?

MF12 TWY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MF12 TWY safe to buy?

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