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MM12 CYL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,081 mi
Last recorded144,081 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 CYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 137,719 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 133,570 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,449 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 132,449 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,274 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 97,274 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,651 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,669 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,664 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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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MM12 CYL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM12 CYL, 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 MM12 CYL registered?

MM12 CYL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is MM12 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 CYL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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