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T18 BDY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,901 mi
Last recorded99,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 BDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 99,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside the lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,480 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,224 miles

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable knock in steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + out of shape 225-40-18 rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,786 miles

Offside front tyre, tread worn low on outter edge.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,231 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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T18 BDY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T18 BDY, 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 T18 BDY registered?

T18 BDY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is T18 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 BDY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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