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MXZ 5048

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,968 mi
Last recorded183,968 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 5048
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 183,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 154,824 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,723 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 118,723 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,097 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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MXZ 5048 is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXZ 5048, 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 MXZ 5048 registered?

MXZ 5048 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is MXZ 5048 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXZ 5048 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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