MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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))
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))
small stone chip in windscreen
slight play upper steering Colum
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)
Unable to see brake fluid level.
All four tyres cracking/perished on sidewalls
Offside Front Fog lamp damaged
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
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is MW12 LEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for MW12 LEW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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