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T20 AYD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,047 mi
Last recorded160,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 AYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 160,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 148,242 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Warring light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sensor wire broken

Fail 19 Jun 2025 148,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Warring light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake sensor wire broken

Pass 21 Jun 2024 130,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2024 130,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 119,897 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs, slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 May 2023 119,897 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs, slight surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2022 108,014 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 108,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 95,495 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 71,906 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,145 miles

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 3mm

Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,467 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,190 miles

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

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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T20 AYD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T20 AYD, 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 T20 AYD registered?

T20 AYD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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