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MW12 TZY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 TZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 42,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,186 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 21,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on limit 2012 o/e tyre worn out. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,867 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 16,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,439 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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 TZY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

MW12 TZY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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