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VO12 TWG

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 TWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 91,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 80,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 80,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,665 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 72,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 12 Oct 2022 70,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,837 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,364 miles

full chassis and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,016 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 64,006 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer tread pattern bald, no cords shown

Offside Front Outer tread pattern bald, no cords shown

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,624 miles

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

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

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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VO12 TWG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO12 TWG, 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 VO12 TWG registered?

VO12 TWG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is VO12 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 TWG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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