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MV12 UPF

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,250 mi
Last recorded27,250 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 UPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 27,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 26,000 miles

Nearside handbrake effort reading lower

Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,557 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 22,556 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 22,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 19,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 15,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 11,300 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

under trays fitted cover some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 8,789 miles

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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MV12 UPF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MV12 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

MV12 UPF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MV12 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 UPF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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