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MF12 UAN

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,303 mi
Last recorded131,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear differntial leaking oil

Fail 14 Jun 2026 131,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear differntial leaking oil

Fail 23 May 2026 131,270 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 26 Apr 2025 119,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 95,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Differential oil leak

Fail 5 May 2023 95,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 78,444 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 68,348 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,156 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,027 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,587 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 41,587 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,082 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 UAN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAN, 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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MF12 UAN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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