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MR10 OGS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,016 mi
Last recorded142,016 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR10 OGS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 142,016 miles

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

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

manufactures engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 137,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,020 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2023 132,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,261 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,771 miles

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 118,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,498 miles

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

manufactures engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,039 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Manufactures sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 95,704 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator failed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,130 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Manufactures sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,488 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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MR10 OGS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MR10 OGS, 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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MR10 OGS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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