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ML12 VFE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,608 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,854 miles

Centre Front removed item off mirror

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 90,703 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 90,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

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 VFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

ML12 VFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is ML12 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 VFE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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