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ML12 OAZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,601 mi
Last recorded98,601 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 98,601 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 98,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,575 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 85,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,862 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,039 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 49,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 43,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,030 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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ML12 OAZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ML12 OAZ, 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 ML12 OAZ registered?

ML12 OAZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is ML12 OAZ safe to buy?

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