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VN12 ODS

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,163 mi
Last recorded82,163 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ODS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,776 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 81,773 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 81,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,859 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,515 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,806 miles

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nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,240 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres @ approx 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 66,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,059 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 39,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,981 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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VN12 ODS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN12 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

VN12 ODS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 ODS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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