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VN12 ULA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,817 mi
Last recorded161,817 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ULA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 161,817 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2023 161,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stone chip in windscreen

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 146,044 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 146,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 103,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 73,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 58,534 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 51,887 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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 ULA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULA, 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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VN12 ULA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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