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MW12 TZU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,964 mi
Last recorded67,964 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 TZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 67,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 65,872 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 65,867 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OS & NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,881 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 53,261 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 53,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,065 miles

both front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,695 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TZU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TZU, 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 MW12 TZU registered?

MW12 TZU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is MW12 TZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 TZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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