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MR55 AXB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 AXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2026 95,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,279 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,881 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,476 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,675 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,289 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55w16 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,378 miles

Front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,906 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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MR55 AXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MR55 AXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR55 AXB registered?

MR55 AXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is MR55 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR55 AXB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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