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MW12 LEW

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 LEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 100,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocker bouncy slightly (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,137 miles

Front Both headlamps slight condensation- Patterns OK for now

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,434 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,938 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,254 miles

slight play upper steering Colum

Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 50,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 42,851 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 26 May 2016 34,786 miles

All four tyres cracking/perished on sidewalls

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Fail 26 May 2016 34,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres cracking/perished on sidewalls

Coolant level below MIN

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,917 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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MW12 LEW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW12 LEW, 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 MW12 LEW registered?

MW12 LEW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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