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OV12 TDX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,550 mi
Last recorded107,550 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 TDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 107,550 miles

Offside Front play in steering

headlamps + beam images poor

Fail 22 Jan 2026 106,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play in steering

headlamps + beam images poor

Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,179 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,587 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel high recommend adjustment

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,004 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,954 miles

Nearside Head light water contaminating lens only just ok for mot

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 74,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Head light water contaminating lens only just ok for mot

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,383 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV12 TDX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OV12 TDX, 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 OV12 TDX registered?

OV12 TDX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is OV12 TDX safe to buy?

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