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OV12 UVW

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,227 mi
Last recorded123,227 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,227 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2024 119,338 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp lens

Fail 16 Oct 2024 119,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front condensation in headlamp lens

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,807 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 111,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,410 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake discs showing deterioration

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.03

o/s steering rack has slight play

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low/limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,041 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 76,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 55,975 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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OV12 UVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 OV12 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

OV12 UVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is OV12 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 UVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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