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T2 OBN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,606 mi
Last recorded54,606 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 OBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 54,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,188 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 44,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various - swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various sections swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,141 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - Unable to fully inspect various components

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,842 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect various underside components ... covered with grease

Fail 10 Jul 2020 32,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator +warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect various underside components ... covered with grease

Pass 19 Jul 2019 26,942 miles

Unable To Fully Inspect Various Components Due To Grease Applied

Fail 19 Jul 2019 26,940 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Unable To Fully Inspect Various Components Due To Grease Applied

Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,229 miles

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 21,914 miles

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

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s front tyre cracked/perished in treads

Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,682 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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T2 OBN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T2 OBN, 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 T2 OBN registered?

T2 OBN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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