MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight offside ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres 3mm
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres 3mm
engine cover and undertrays fitted
undertrays and engine covers fitted
engine covers and undertrays fitted/restricting view
n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage/perishing/cracking
brakes low/require checking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
acceleration not detected,no emission printout.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
acceleration not detected,no emission printout.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN12 ULB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 ULB, 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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How do I check the history of VN12 ULB?
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What year was VN12 ULB registered?
VN12 ULB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2012.
Is VN12 ULB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VN12 ULB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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