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MM12 MMU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,342 mi
Last recorded99,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 MMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 99,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s headlights have condensation

Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,699 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 89,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,255 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,500 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARMK BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 40,500 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARMK BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge Worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,019 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,872 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and both have nails advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Fail 10 Aug 2015 14,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and both have nails advise replacement

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

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 MMU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MM12 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

MM12 MMU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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