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MV12 VMU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 108,777 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 108,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 100,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,960 miles

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Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 x bolts missing from 5! (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers wiper needed-poor,screen deteriorating,engine oil very low! check service interval accuracy,alternator drive belt deteriorating,rear wiper poor,osr indicator bulb colour fading,osf steering arm balljoint poor-play

front track control arm bushes deteriorating-play,exhaust emissions taken longer than normal to clear limits-investigate

Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,175 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 52,175 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,967 miles

front tyres worn on outside eadges

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 VMU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

MV12 VMU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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