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VTH 359

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,146 mi
Last recorded48,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTH 359
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 48,146 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2025 44,611 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,100 miles

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 14 Jul 2017 23,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut evident

Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 14,944 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 14,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn at 2mm

Offside rear worn at 2.5mm

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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VTH 359 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTH 359, 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 VTH 359 registered?

VTH 359 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is VTH 359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTH 359 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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