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MV12 BVS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,381 mi
Last recorded123,381 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 BVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,381 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 123,380 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,017 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 110,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 101,402 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 101,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,999 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 92,999 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All wheels missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,254 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 88,254 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,198 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 31 Jan 2020 86,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,096 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,052 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,140 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under body shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,889 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on edges advise replacement

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and centre tread depth at 2mm centre advise replacement

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 BVS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVS, 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 MV12 BVS registered?

MV12 BVS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is MV12 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 BVS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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