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MV12 BFZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,800 mi
Last recorded113,800 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 113,800 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,249 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,749 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,592 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 69,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 57,284 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 44,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cut

Pass 3 May 2016 33,993 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has cut

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 25,366 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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MV12 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MV12 BFZ, 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 MV12 BFZ registered?

MV12 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is MV12 BFZ safe to buy?

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