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VK12 UTO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,075 mi
Last recorded85,075 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,075 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 82,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 82,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 12 Jan 2021 78,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 68,510 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,656 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 54,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in offside rear too (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,108 miles

N/S/R tyre bold on inner edge

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

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edge

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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VK12 UTO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK12 UTO, 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 VK12 UTO registered?

VK12 UTO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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