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ML57 AEL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 AEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,765 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,415 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 73,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 66,505 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 60,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,964 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,676 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,594 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,155 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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ML57 AEL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML57 AEL, 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 ML57 AEL registered?

ML57 AEL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is ML57 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 AEL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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