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VN12 ASZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,935 mi
Last recorded91,935 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ASZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,935 miles

Nearside Front wheel outer wall slight damage

chip on windscreen

x 2 front disc are worn

Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,935 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel outer wall slight damage

chip on windscreen

x 2 front disc are worn

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,384 miles

nsf and osr wheel rims are damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

nsf and osr wheel rims are damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2017 56,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,396 miles

Both front tyres bold on edges

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,112 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 36,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VN12 ASZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN12 ASZ, 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 VN12 ASZ registered?

VN12 ASZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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