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MKR 11C

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,077 mi
Last recorded96,077 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKR 11C
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,080 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,384 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2022 66,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 56,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 50,382 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,957 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 44,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,147 miles

All brake disc slightly corroded.

Engine covers fitted.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,874 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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MKR 11C is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MKR 11C, 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 MKR 11C registered?

MKR 11C is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is MKR 11C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKR 11C shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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