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MT12 TKU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 TKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 111,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,160 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 66,069 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,464 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm/inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 51,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 25,140 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 15,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT12 TKU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MT12 TKU, 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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MT12 TKU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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