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VO12 VUX

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 101,436 miles

Central Front UNERTRAY PARTIALLY BROKEN AND LOOSE

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE UNDER VEHICLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE OF TREAD WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL HIGH AND CLOSE TO NO RESERVE

Rear PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORTS BOTH SIDES AND ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS OF 16%

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 93,082 miles

front undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,841 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,029 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit / 225/45/17

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,493 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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VO12 VUX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO12 VUX, 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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What year was VO12 VUX registered?

VO12 VUX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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