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ST12 VEA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,405 mi
Last recorded79,405 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,405 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2025 76,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,436 miles

Nearside Rear aftermarket exhaust tail trim protruding sharp edge exposed may cause injury

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 67,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear aftermarket exhaust tail trim protruding sharp edge exposed may cause injury

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,569 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake flexi hose fouling against suspension bracket

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,269 miles

Offside Front slight play steering rack

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,744 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2016 48,689 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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ST12 VEA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST12 VEA, 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 ST12 VEA registered?

ST12 VEA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is ST12 VEA safe to buy?

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