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VX12 AXS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,174 mi
Last recorded113,174 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,174 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,501 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 107,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,545 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 70,158 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 70,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,309 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,782 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,929 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,306 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

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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VX12 AXS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX12 AXS, 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 VX12 AXS registered?

VX12 AXS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is VX12 AXS safe to buy?

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