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ML12 VEU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,128 mi
Last recorded116,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 106,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,699 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre severely worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,988 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VEU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

ML12 VEU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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