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MF12 VFB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,307 mi
Last recorded48,307 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 VFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 48,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 39,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 35,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 33,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 30,839 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,291 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 22,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,595 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 VFB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

MF12 VFB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is MF12 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 VFB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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