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TH07 POW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH07 POW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 103,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 95,593 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 80,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 69,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,099 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,865 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 22,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,974 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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TH07 POW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TH07 POW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TH07 POW registered?

TH07 POW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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