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MT12 VAE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,285 mi
Last recorded70,285 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 VAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 70,285 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 56,883 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 46,097 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 46,030 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime lights not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,872 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,740 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 38,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,202 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,645 miles

Under tray fitted Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VAE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VAE, 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 MT12 VAE registered?

MT12 VAE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MT12 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 VAE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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