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VN12 OEF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,161 mi
Last recorded75,161 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/45r17 ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 68,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirrow (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,672 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,717 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 55,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 434 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,440 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 52,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 33,728 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,471 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OEF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 VN12 OEF, 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 OEF registered?

VN12 OEF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is VN12 OEF safe to buy?

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