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MRM 1W

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,156 mi
Last recorded36,156 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRM 1W
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 36,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2024 35,636 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 35,636 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,184 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Fail 9 Aug 2023 35,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking reaching ply of cords in areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake disc slightly worn not weakened

Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,677 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,690 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 32,966 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,433 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 31,511 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,610 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,428 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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MRM 1W is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MRM 1W, 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 MRM 1W registered?

MRM 1W is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is MRM 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRM 1W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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